Amersham vs Slough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Slough is about 47% cheaper on average. Amersham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Amersham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amersham
£743,166
Slough
£506,166
Crime Rate
Amersham
59.2
Slough
86.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amersham
100.0%
Slough
97.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amersham
428.1
Slough
457.1
EPC Rating
Amersham
70.5
Slough
71.2
Median Income
Amersham
£35,471
Slough
£34,494
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Slough more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £506,166 versus £743,166 in Amersham. The most affordable entry point in Amersham is a flat at £333,169, while in Slough it is a flat at £231,781.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 58% pricier in Amersham (£1,124,305 vs £713,318).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Amersham prices grew faster — 23% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 59.2 offences per 1,000 people, Amersham is the safer of the two – 46% lower than Slough's 86.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Amersham is violent-crime, while in Slough 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 97% in Slough.
Amersham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Slough School Inspection Breakdown
97% of 44 schools (28 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amersham | Slough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 44 |
| Primary | 7 | 28 |
| Secondary | 2 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 97% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Slough enjoy 457.1 Mbps on average, while Amersham lags behind at 428.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Amersham and 96% in Slough. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Amersham and 88.7% in Slough.
Slough is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (457 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Slough is band C (score 71.2), ahead of Amersham's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Amersham and £1,095 in Slough. 65.8% of homes in Amersham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.4% in Slough.
Slough has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Amersham has a population of 17,377 while Slough has 166,868. Median household income is £35,471 in Amersham and £34,494 in Slough. The median age is 43.4 in Amersham and 39.5 in Slough. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Amersham and 61.8% in Slough.
| Indicator | Amersham | Slough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,377 | 166,868 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £34,494 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 59.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 37.9% |
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