Amersham vs Stokenchurch
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Stokenchurch is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 106% lower. Stokenchurch has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Amersham
£743,166
Stokenchurch
£360,075
Crime Rate
Amersham
59.2
Stokenchurch
58.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amersham
100.0%
Stokenchurch
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Amersham
428.1
Stokenchurch
302.3
EPC Rating
Amersham
70.5
Stokenchurch
70.7
Median Income
Amersham
£35,471
Stokenchurch
£36,739
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Amersham commands an average of £743,166, compared with £360,075 in Stokenchurch – a difference of 106%. The most affordable entry point in Amersham is a flat at £333,169, while in Stokenchurch it is a flat at £218,895.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 105% pricier in Amersham (£1,124,305 vs £547,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Amersham prices grew faster — 23% vs -10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastStokenchurch has a crime rate of 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Amersham at 59.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Amersham is violent-crime, while in Stokenchurch 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 data is not fully available for both Amersham and Stokenchurch. Amersham has 9 schools and Stokenchurch has 1 schools.
Amersham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stokenchurch School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Amersham | Stokenchurch |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 1 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 428.1 Mbps in Amersham and 302.3 Mbps in Stokenchurch. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Amersham and 91.1% in Stokenchurch. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Amersham and 53.7% in Stokenchurch.
Amersham is the faster of the two by 42% on average download speed (428 vs 302 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Stokenchurch, scoring 70.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Amersham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Amersham and £1,292 in Stokenchurch. 65.8% of homes in Amersham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Stokenchurch.
Amersham has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,738.5 in Stokenchurch and £35,471 in Amersham. The median age is 43.4 in Amersham and 44.1 in Stokenchurch. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Amersham and 62.2% in Stokenchurch. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Amersham versus 70.1% in Stokenchurch. Amersham has a population of 17,377 and Stokenchurch has 4,351.
| Indicator | Amersham | Stokenchurch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,377 | 4,351 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £36,738.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 42.3% |
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