Town comparison
Aston Clinton vs Hazlemere
Which is better to live in? 10.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Hazlemere is about 16% cheaper on average. Hazlemere has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aston Clinton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aston Clinton
£588,817
Hazlemere
£509,188
Crime Rate
Aston Clinton
59.2
Hazlemere
59.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aston Clinton
100.0%
Hazlemere
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Aston Clinton
365.1
Hazlemere
348.2
EPC Rating
Aston Clinton
70.5
Hazlemere
70.5
Median Income
Aston Clinton
£35,471
Hazlemere
£35,471
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Hazlemere is £509,188, 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 Hazlemere it is a flat at £258,548.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 19% pricier in Aston Clinton (£308,125 vs £258,548).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hazlemere prices grew faster — 19% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Hazlemere (59.1 per 1,000) compared to Aston Clinton (59.2 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Aston Clinton is violent-crime, while in Hazlemere 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 87.5% in Hazlemere. Aston Clinton has 1 schools in total, while Hazlemere has 11.
Aston Clinton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hazlemere School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aston Clinton | Hazlemere |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 11 |
| Primary | 1 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aston Clinton offers faster average downloads at 365.1 Mbps, compared to 348.2 Mbps in Hazlemere. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Aston Clinton and 97.9% in Hazlemere. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Aston Clinton and 61.4% in Hazlemere.
Aston Clinton is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (365 vs 348 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Aston Clinton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Hazlemere. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aston Clinton and £1,241 in Hazlemere. 65.8% of homes in Aston Clinton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.8% in Hazlemere.
Aston Clinton has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,471 in Aston Clinton and £35,471 in Hazlemere. The median age is 43.4 in Aston Clinton and 43.4 in Hazlemere. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aston Clinton and 61.6% in Hazlemere. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aston Clinton versus 70% in Hazlemere.
| Indicator | Aston Clinton | Hazlemere |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,511 | 20,006 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £35,471 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 61.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 41% |
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