Town comparison
Amersham vs High Wycombe
Which is better to live in? 7.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, High Wycombe wins on house prices with a 48% gap. Amersham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Amersham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amersham
£743,166
High Wycombe
£501,701
Crime Rate
Amersham
59.2
High Wycombe
59.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amersham
100.0%
High Wycombe
81.2%
Avg Download Speed
Amersham
428.1
High Wycombe
408.6
EPC Rating
Amersham
70.5
High Wycombe
70.5
Median Income
Amersham
£35,471
High Wycombe
£35,471
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Amersham commands an average of £743,166, compared with £501,701 in High Wycombe – a difference of 48%. The most affordable entry point in Amersham is a flat at £333,169, while in High Wycombe it is a flat at £238,035.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 56% pricier in Amersham (£701,096 vs £448,817).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, High Wycombe prices grew faster — 31% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Amersham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.2 per 1,000 versus 59.2 per 1,000 in High Wycombe. The most common crime category in Amersham is violent-crime, while in High Wycombe 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 81.2% in High Wycombe. There are 9 schools in Amersham and 22 in High Wycombe.
Amersham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
High Wycombe School Inspection Breakdown
81.2% of 22 schools (16 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amersham | High Wycombe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 22 |
| Primary | 7 | 16 |
| Secondary | 2 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 81.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 428.1 Mbps in Amersham and 408.6 Mbps in High Wycombe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Amersham and 99.3% in High Wycombe. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Amersham and 73.2% in High Wycombe.
Amersham is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (428 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Amersham, scoring 70.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in High Wycombe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Amersham and £1,241 in High Wycombe. 65.8% of homes in Amersham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.8% in High Wycombe.
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 High Wycombe. The median age is 43.4 in Amersham and 43.4 in High Wycombe. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Amersham and 61.6% in High Wycombe. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Amersham versus 70% in High Wycombe. Amersham has a population of 17,377 and High Wycombe has 83,541.
| Indicator | Amersham | High Wycombe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,377 | 83,541 |
| 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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