Town comparison
Amersham vs Marlow
Which is better to live in? 10.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Amersham offers lower property prices by roughly 4%. Amersham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Amersham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amersham
£743,166
Marlow
£775,630
Crime Rate
Amersham
59.2
Marlow
59.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amersham
100.0%
Marlow
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amersham
428.1
Marlow
402.1
EPC Rating
Amersham
70.5
Marlow
71
Median Income
Amersham
£35,471
Marlow
£36,571
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Amersham is £743,166, which is 4% less than Marlow at £775,630. The most affordable entry point in Amersham is a flat at £333,169, while in Marlow it is a flat at £404,566.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 18% pricier in Marlow (£404,566 vs £333,169).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Amersham prices grew faster — 23% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 59.2 offences per 1,000 people, Amersham is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Marlow's 59.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Amersham is violent-crime, while in Marlow 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 EastAmersham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Marlow. Amersham has 9 schools in total, while Marlow has 8.
Amersham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Marlow School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amersham | Marlow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 8 |
| Primary | 7 | 6 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Amersham offers faster average downloads at 428.1 Mbps, compared to 402.1 Mbps in Marlow. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Amersham and 95.4% in Marlow. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Amersham and 75.3% in Marlow.
Amersham is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (428 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Marlow are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Amersham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Amersham and £1,240 in Marlow. 65.8% of homes in Amersham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.5% in Marlow.
Marlow has more energy-efficient housing — 66.5% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,570.5 in Marlow and £35,471 in Amersham. The median age is 43.4 in Amersham and 43.5 in Marlow. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Amersham and 61.7% in Marlow. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Amersham versus 68.1% in Marlow.
| Indicator | Amersham | Marlow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,377 | 14,641 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £36,570.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 43% |
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