Town comparison
Amersham vs Hazlemere
Which is better to live in? 4.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Hazlemere wins on house prices with a 46% gap. Hazlemere has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Amersham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amersham
£743,166
Hazlemere
£509,188
Crime Rate
Amersham
59.2
Hazlemere
59.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amersham
100.0%
Hazlemere
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Amersham
428.1
Hazlemere
348.2
EPC Rating
Amersham
70.5
Hazlemere
70.5
Median Income
Amersham
£35,471
Hazlemere
£35,471
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Amersham commands an average of £743,166, compared with £509,188 in Hazlemere – a difference of 46%. The most affordable entry point in Amersham is a flat at £333,169, while in Hazlemere it is a flat at £258,548.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 54% pricier in Amersham (£1,124,305 vs £729,941).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Amersham prices grew faster — 23% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Hazlemere experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.1 per 1,000 versus 59.2 per 1,000 in Amersham. The most common crime category in Amersham is violent-crime, while in Hazlemere 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 EastFamilies may prefer Amersham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 87.5% in Hazlemere. There are 9 schools in Amersham and 11 in Hazlemere.
Amersham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hazlemere School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amersham | Hazlemere |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 11 |
| Primary | 7 | 9 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 428.1 Mbps in Amersham and 348.2 Mbps in Hazlemere. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Amersham and 97.9% in Hazlemere. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Amersham and 61.4% in Hazlemere.
Amersham is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (428 vs 348 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Amersham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Hazlemere averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Amersham and £1,241 in Hazlemere. 65.8% of homes in Amersham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.8% in Hazlemere.
Amersham has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,471 in Amersham and £35,471 in Hazlemere. The median age is 43.4 in Amersham and 43.4 in Hazlemere. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Amersham versus 70% in Hazlemere. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Amersham and 61.6% in Hazlemere.
| Indicator | Amersham | Hazlemere |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,377 | 20,006 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £35,471 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 61.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 41% |
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