Aston Clinton vs Berkhamsted
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Aston Clinton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 23% lower. Aston Clinton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aston Clinton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aston Clinton
£588,817
Berkhamsted
£761,843
Crime Rate
Aston Clinton
59.2
Berkhamsted
69.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aston Clinton
100.0%
Berkhamsted
62.5%
Avg Download Speed
Aston Clinton
365.1
Berkhamsted
302.7
EPC Rating
Aston Clinton
70.5
Berkhamsted
71.9
Median Income
Aston Clinton
£35,471
Berkhamsted
£34,575
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Berkhamsted commands an average of £761,843, compared with £588,817 in Aston Clinton – a difference of 23%. The most affordable entry point in Aston Clinton is a flat at £308,125, while in Berkhamsted it is a flat at £369,950.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 41% pricier in Berkhamsted (£637,990 vs £376,548).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Berkhamsted prices grew faster — 23% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastAston Clinton has a crime rate of 59.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 17% lower than Berkhamsted at 69 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aston Clinton is violent-crime, while in Berkhamsted 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 Aston Clinton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 62.5% in Berkhamsted. There are 1 schools in Aston Clinton and 8 in Berkhamsted.
Aston Clinton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Berkhamsted School Inspection Breakdown
62.5% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aston Clinton | Berkhamsted |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 62.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 365.1 Mbps in Aston Clinton and 302.7 Mbps in Berkhamsted. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Aston Clinton and 95.5% in Berkhamsted. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Aston Clinton and 53.7% in Berkhamsted.
Aston Clinton is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (365 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Berkhamsted, scoring 71.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Aston Clinton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aston Clinton and £1,145 in Berkhamsted. 65.8% of homes in Aston Clinton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Berkhamsted.
Berkhamsted has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,471 in Aston Clinton and £34,574.7 in Berkhamsted. The median age is 43.4 in Aston Clinton and 42.8 in Berkhamsted. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aston Clinton and 62.6% in Berkhamsted. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aston Clinton versus 68.4% in Berkhamsted. Aston Clinton has a population of 5,511 and Berkhamsted has 21,236.
| Indicator | Aston Clinton | Berkhamsted |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,511 | 21,236 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £34,574.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 37.3% |
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