Amersham vs Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Eaton Bray And Edlesborough offers lower property prices by roughly 63%. Eaton Bray And Edlesborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Amersham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amersham
£743,166
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
£457,154
Crime Rate
Amersham
59.2
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
49.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amersham
100.0%
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amersham
428.1
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
367.6
EPC Rating
Amersham
70.5
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
71.9
Median Income
Amersham
£35,471
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
£34,575
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Eaton Bray And Edlesborough more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £457,154 versus £743,166 in Amersham. The most affordable entry point in Amersham is a flat at £333,169, while in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough it is a flat at £210,300.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 86% pricier in Amersham (£597,436 vs £321,708).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Amersham prices grew faster — 23% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough (49.3 per 1,000) compared to Amersham (59.2 per 1,000), a 20% difference. The most common crime category in Amersham is violent-crime, while in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality favours Amersham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
Amersham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amersham | Eaton Bray and Edlesborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 2 |
| Primary | 7 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Amersham enjoy 428.1 Mbps on average, while Eaton Bray And Edlesborough lags behind at 367.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Amersham and 96.2% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Amersham and 66.9% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
Amersham is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (428 vs 368 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough is band C (score 71.9), ahead of Amersham's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Amersham and £1,145 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. 65.8% of homes in Amersham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
Eaton Bray And Edlesborough has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Amersham has a population of 17,377 while Eaton Bray And Edlesborough has 4,201. Median household income is £35,471 in Amersham and £34,574.7 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. The median age is 43.4 in Amersham and 42.8 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Amersham and 62.6% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
| Indicator | Amersham | Eaton Bray and Edlesborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,377 | 4,201 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £34,574.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 37.3% |
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