Town comparison
Amersham vs Tring
Which is better to live in? 8.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Amersham is about 40% 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
Tring
£1,231,865
Crime Rate
Amersham
59.2
Tring
68.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amersham
100.0%
Tring
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amersham
428.1
Tring
364.8
EPC Rating
Amersham
70.5
Tring
70.8
Median Income
Amersham
£35,471
Tring
£34,004
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Amersham is £743,166, which is 40% less than Tring at £1,231,865. The most affordable entry point in Amersham is a flat at £333,169, while in Tring it is a flat at £266,036.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 33% pricier in Amersham (£597,436 vs £450,806).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tring prices grew faster — 143% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Amersham (59.2 per 1,000) compared to Tring (68.8 per 1,000), a 16% difference. The most common crime category in Amersham is violent-crime, while in Tring 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 Tring. Amersham has 9 schools in total, while Tring has 5.
Amersham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tring School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amersham | Tring |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 5 |
| Primary | 7 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Amersham offers faster average downloads at 428.1 Mbps, compared to 364.8 Mbps in Tring. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Amersham and 90.3% in Tring. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Amersham and 69% in Tring.
Amersham is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (428 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Tring are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Amersham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Amersham and £1,176 in Tring. 65.8% of homes in Amersham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.4% in Tring.
Tring has more energy-efficient housing — 68.4% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,471 in Amersham and £34,004 in Tring. The median age is 43.4 in Amersham and 43 in Tring. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Amersham and 62% in Tring. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Amersham versus 67% in Tring.
| Indicator | Amersham | Tring |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,377 | 11,961 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £34,004 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 39.4% |
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