Amersham vs Walter's Ash and Naphill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Walter's Ash And Naphill is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 6% lower. Amersham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Amersham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Amersham
£743,166
Walter's Ash and Naphill
£700,143
Crime Rate
Amersham
59.2
Walter's Ash and Naphill
59.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amersham
100.0%
Walter's Ash and Naphill
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Amersham
428.1
Walter's Ash and Naphill
302.3
EPC Rating
Amersham
70.5
Walter's Ash and Naphill
70.7
Median Income
Amersham
£35,471
Walter's Ash and Naphill
£36,739
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £700,143, Walter's Ash And Naphill undercuts Amersham (£743,166) by around 6% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Amersham is a flat at £333,169, while in Walter's Ash And Naphill it is a terraced at £552,025.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 46% pricier in Amersham (£1,124,305 vs £767,844).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Walter's Ash And Naphill prices grew faster — 44% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastAmersham has a crime rate of 59.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Walter's Ash And Naphill at 59.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Amersham is violent-crime, while in Walter's Ash And Naphill 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 Walter's Ash And Naphill, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Amersham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Walter's Ash and Naphill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Amersham | Walter's Ash and Naphill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 1 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Amersham averages 428.1 Mbps – ahead of Walter's Ash And Naphill's 302.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Amersham and 91.1% in Walter's Ash And Naphill. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Amersham and 53.7% in Walter's Ash And Naphill.
Amersham is the faster of the two by 42% on average download speed (428 vs 302 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Walter's Ash And Naphill, 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 Walter's Ash And Naphill. 65.8% of homes in Amersham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Walter's Ash And Naphill.
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 Walter's Ash And Naphill and £35,471 in Amersham. The median age is 43.4 in Amersham and 44.1 in Walter's Ash And Naphill. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Amersham and 62.2% in Walter's Ash And Naphill. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Amersham versus 70.1% in Walter's Ash And Naphill. Amersham has a population of 17,377 and Walter's Ash And Naphill has 3,893.
| Indicator | Amersham | Walter's Ash and Naphill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,377 | 3,893 |
| 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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