Amersham vs Stoke Poges
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Stoke Poges wins on house prices with a 11% gap. Amersham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Amersham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amersham
£743,166
Stoke Poges
£669,063
Crime Rate
Amersham
59.2
Stoke Poges
59.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amersham
100.0%
Stoke Poges
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amersham
428.1
Stoke Poges
409.6
EPC Rating
Amersham
70.5
Stoke Poges
71.2
Median Income
Amersham
£35,471
Stoke Poges
£34,494
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Amersham commands an average of £743,166, compared with £669,063 in Stoke Poges – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Amersham is a flat at £333,169, while in Stoke Poges it is a flat at £339,423.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Amersham (£597,436 vs £456,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Amersham prices grew faster — 23% vs -3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Amersham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.2 per 1,000 versus 59.4 per 1,000 in Stoke Poges. The most common crime category in Amersham is violent-crime, while in Stoke Poges 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 100% in Stoke Poges. There are 9 schools in Amersham and 2 in Stoke Poges.
Amersham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stoke Poges School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amersham | Stoke Poges |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 2 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 428.1 Mbps in Amersham and 409.6 Mbps in Stoke Poges. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Amersham and 94.3% in Stoke Poges. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Amersham and 78.1% in Stoke Poges.
Amersham is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (428 vs 410 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Stoke Poges, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Amersham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Amersham and £1,095 in Stoke Poges. 65.8% of homes in Amersham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.4% in Stoke Poges.
Stoke Poges has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,471 in Amersham and £34,494 in Stoke Poges. The median age is 43.4 in Amersham and 39.5 in Stoke Poges. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Amersham and 61.8% in Stoke Poges. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Amersham versus 59.2% in Stoke Poges. Amersham has a population of 17,377 and Stoke Poges has 3,920.
| Indicator | Amersham | Stoke Poges |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,377 | 3,920 |
| 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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