Aston Clinton vs Chesham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Chesham offers lower property prices by roughly 16%. 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
Chesham
£509,520
Crime Rate
Aston Clinton
59.2
Chesham
59.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aston Clinton
100.0%
Chesham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aston Clinton
365.1
Chesham
395.3
EPC Rating
Aston Clinton
70.5
Chesham
70.8
Median Income
Aston Clinton
£35,471
Chesham
£34,004
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Chesham is £509,520, which is 16% less than Aston Clinton at £588,817. The most affordable entry point in Aston Clinton is a flat at £308,125, while in Chesham it is a flat at £242,071.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Aston Clinton (£308,125 vs £242,071).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chesham prices grew faster — 28% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 59.2 offences per 1,000 people, Aston Clinton is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Chesham's 59.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aston Clinton is violent-crime, while in Chesham 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 EastAston Clinton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Chesham. Aston Clinton has 1 schools in total, while Chesham has 8.
Aston Clinton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aston Clinton | Chesham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chesham offers faster average downloads at 395.3 Mbps, compared to 365.1 Mbps in Aston Clinton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Aston Clinton and 94.8% in Chesham. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Aston Clinton and 75.5% in Chesham.
Chesham is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (395 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Chesham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Aston Clinton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aston Clinton and £1,176 in Chesham. 65.8% of homes in Aston Clinton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.4% in Chesham.
Chesham 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 Aston Clinton and £34,004 in Chesham. The median age is 43.4 in Aston Clinton and 43 in Chesham. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aston Clinton and 62% in Chesham. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aston Clinton versus 67% in Chesham.
| Indicator | Aston Clinton | Chesham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,511 | 23,691 |
| 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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