Town comparison
Amersham vs Princes Risborough
Which is better to live in? 10.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Princes Risborough wins on house prices with a 28% gap. Amersham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Amersham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amersham
£743,166
Princes Risborough
£582,135
Crime Rate
Amersham
59.2
Princes Risborough
59.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amersham
100.0%
Princes Risborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amersham
428.1
Princes Risborough
300.3
EPC Rating
Amersham
70.5
Princes Risborough
70.5
Median Income
Amersham
£35,471
Princes Risborough
£35,471
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £582,135, Princes Risborough undercuts Amersham (£743,166) by around 28% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Amersham is a flat at £333,169, while in Princes Risborough it is a flat at £280,474.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 43% pricier in Amersham (£701,096 vs £490,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Amersham prices grew faster — 23% vs 17%.
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 Princes Risborough. The most common crime category in Amersham is violent-crime, while in Princes Risborough 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 EastOf the 9 schools in Amersham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Princes Risborough, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Amersham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Princes Risborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amersham | Princes Risborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 3 |
| Primary | 7 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Amersham averages 428.1 Mbps – ahead of Princes Risborough's 300.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Amersham and 94.1% in Princes Risborough. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Amersham and 45.6% in Princes Risborough.
Amersham is the faster of the two by 43% on average download speed (428 vs 300 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Amersham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Princes Risborough averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Amersham and £1,241 in Princes Risborough. 65.8% of homes in Amersham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.8% in Princes Risborough.
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 Princes Risborough. The median age is 43.4 in Amersham and 43.4 in Princes Risborough. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Amersham versus 70% in Princes Risborough. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Amersham and 61.6% in Princes Risborough.
| Indicator | Amersham | Princes Risborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,377 | 7,528 |
| 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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