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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.

Aston Clinton
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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricAston ClintonChalfont St Giles
Total Schools12
Primary12
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAston ClintonChalfont St Giles
Population5,5114,707
Median Age43.443.3
Median Household Income£35,471£37,421
Employment Rate61.6%62.1%
Owner Occupied70%70.5%
Degree-Level Qualified41%41.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Aston Clinton and Chalfont St Giles?
Aston Clinton and Chalfont St Giles are approximately 13.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Aston Clinton or Chalfont St Giles?
Aston Clinton is cheaper, with an average house price of £588,817.
Is Aston Clinton or Chalfont St Giles safer?
Aston Clinton has the lower crime rate at 59.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Aston Clinton or Chalfont St Giles?
Aston Clinton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Aston Clinton or Chalfont St Giles?
Aston Clinton has faster average broadband at 365.1 Mbps.

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