Town comparison
Amersham vs Maidenhead
Which is better to live in? 11.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Maidenhead is about 18% cheaper on average. Maidenhead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Amersham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amersham
£743,166
Maidenhead
£632,300
Crime Rate
Amersham
59.2
Maidenhead
58.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amersham
100.0%
Maidenhead
81.2%
Avg Download Speed
Amersham
428.1
Maidenhead
398.4
EPC Rating
Amersham
70.5
Maidenhead
71.3
Median Income
Amersham
£35,471
Maidenhead
£35,553
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Maidenhead more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £632,300 versus £743,166 in Amersham. The most affordable entry point in Amersham is a flat at £333,169, while in Maidenhead it is a flat at £315,018.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 25% pricier in Amersham (£701,096 vs £563,050).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Amersham prices grew faster — 23% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Maidenhead (58.2 per 1,000) compared to Amersham (59.2 per 1,000), a 2% difference. The most common crime category in Amersham is violent-crime, while in Maidenhead 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 81.2% in Maidenhead.
Amersham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Maidenhead School Inspection Breakdown
81.2% of 22 schools (17 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amersham | Maidenhead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 22 |
| Primary | 7 | 17 |
| Secondary | 2 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 81.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Amersham enjoy 428.1 Mbps on average, while Maidenhead lags behind at 398.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Amersham and 97.5% in Maidenhead. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Amersham and 72.9% in Maidenhead.
Amersham is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (428 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Maidenhead is band C (score 71.3), ahead of Amersham's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Amersham and £1,143 in Maidenhead. 65.8% of homes in Amersham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Maidenhead.
Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead has 67,391. Median household income is £35,552.7 in Maidenhead and £35,471 in Amersham. The median age is 43.4 in Amersham and 40.9 in Maidenhead. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Amersham and 61.8% in Maidenhead.
| Indicator | Amersham | Maidenhead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,377 | 67,391 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 40.9 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £35,552.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 40.3% |
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