Town comparison
Aston Clinton vs Chorleywood
Which is better to live in? 14.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Aston Clinton is about 32% cheaper on average. Chorleywood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aston Clinton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aston Clinton
£588,817
Chorleywood
£865,379
Crime Rate
Aston Clinton
59.2
Chorleywood
52.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aston Clinton
100.0%
Chorleywood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aston Clinton
365.1
Chorleywood
443.2
EPC Rating
Aston Clinton
70.5
Chorleywood
70.6
Median Income
Aston Clinton
£35,471
Chorleywood
£36,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Aston Clinton is £588,817, which is 32% less than Chorleywood at £865,379. The most affordable entry point in Aston Clinton is a flat at £308,125, while in Chorleywood it is a flat at £355,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 42% pricier in Chorleywood (£834,703 vs £487,887).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aston Clinton prices grew faster — 11% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Chorleywood (52.2 per 1,000) compared to Aston Clinton (59.2 per 1,000), a 13% difference. The most common crime category in Aston Clinton is violent-crime, while in Chorleywood 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 Chorleywood. Aston Clinton has 1 schools in total, while Chorleywood has 5.
Aston Clinton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chorleywood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aston Clinton | Chorleywood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chorleywood offers faster average downloads at 443.2 Mbps, compared to 365.1 Mbps in Aston Clinton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Aston Clinton and 94.5% in Chorleywood. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Aston Clinton and 85.8% in Chorleywood.
Chorleywood is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (443 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Chorleywood are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.6 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Aston Clinton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aston Clinton and £1,143 in Chorleywood. 65.8% of homes in Aston Clinton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Chorleywood.
Aston Clinton has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 63.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,186.2 in Chorleywood and £35,471 in Aston Clinton. The median age is 43.4 in Aston Clinton and 41.1 in Chorleywood. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aston Clinton and 62.1% in Chorleywood. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aston Clinton versus 63.1% in Chorleywood.
| Indicator | Aston Clinton | Chorleywood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,511 | 12,632 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 41.1 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £36,186.2 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 63.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 40.6% |
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