Town comparison
Aston Clinton vs Chalfont St Giles
Which is better to live in? 13.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aston Clinton wins on house prices with a 37% gap. 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
Chalfont St Giles
£931,906
Crime Rate
Aston Clinton
59.2
Chalfont St Giles
59.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aston Clinton
100.0%
Chalfont St Giles
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aston Clinton
365.1
Chalfont St Giles
322.1
EPC Rating
Aston Clinton
70.5
Chalfont St Giles
70.4
Median Income
Aston Clinton
£35,471
Chalfont St Giles
£37,421
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £588,817, Aston Clinton undercuts Chalfont St Giles (£931,906) by around 37% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aston Clinton is a flat at £308,125, while in Chalfont St Giles it is a terraced at £481,052.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 46% pricier in Chalfont St Giles (£567,333 vs £308,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chalfont St Giles prices grew faster — 16% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Aston Clinton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.2 per 1,000 versus 59.3 per 1,000 in Chalfont St Giles. The most common crime category in Aston Clinton is violent-crime, while in Chalfont St Giles 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 1 schools in Aston Clinton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Chalfont St Giles, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Aston Clinton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chalfont St Giles School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aston Clinton | Chalfont St Giles |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Aston Clinton averages 365.1 Mbps – ahead of Chalfont St Giles's 322.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Aston Clinton and 94.4% in Chalfont St Giles. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Aston Clinton and 58.2% in Chalfont St Giles.
Aston Clinton is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (365 vs 322 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aston Clinton, scoring 70.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Chalfont St Giles. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aston Clinton and £1,277 in Chalfont St Giles. 65.8% of homes in Aston Clinton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Chalfont St Giles.
Aston Clinton has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 63% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,421 in Chalfont St Giles and £35,471 in Aston Clinton. The median age is 43.4 in Aston Clinton and 43.3 in Chalfont St Giles. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aston Clinton and 62.1% in Chalfont St Giles. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aston Clinton versus 70.5% in Chalfont St Giles. Aston Clinton has a population of 5,511 and Chalfont St Giles has 4,707.
| Indicator | Aston Clinton | Chalfont St Giles |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,511 | 4,707 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £37,421 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 41.9% |
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