Aston Clinton vs Hemel Hempstead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Hemel Hempstead offers lower property prices by roughly 25%. 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
Hemel Hempstead
£471,237
Crime Rate
Aston Clinton
59.2
Hemel Hempstead
68.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aston Clinton
100.0%
Hemel Hempstead
96.4%
Avg Download Speed
Aston Clinton
365.1
Hemel Hempstead
443
EPC Rating
Aston Clinton
70.5
Hemel Hempstead
70.7
Median Income
Aston Clinton
£35,471
Hemel Hempstead
£37,232
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Hemel Hempstead is £471,237, which is 25% less than Aston Clinton at £588,817. The most affordable entry point in Aston Clinton is a flat at £308,125, while in Hemel Hempstead it is a flat at £241,157.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Aston Clinton (£308,125 vs £241,157).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hemel Hempstead prices grew faster — 29% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 59.2 offences per 1,000 people, Aston Clinton is the safer of the two – 16% lower than Hemel Hempstead's 68.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aston Clinton is violent-crime, while in Hemel Hempstead 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 96.4% in Hemel Hempstead. Aston Clinton has 1 schools in total, while Hemel Hempstead has 37.
Aston Clinton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hemel Hempstead School Inspection Breakdown
96.4% of 37 schools (31 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aston Clinton | Hemel Hempstead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 37 |
| Primary | 1 | 31 |
| Secondary | 0 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 96.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Hemel Hempstead offers faster average downloads at 443.0 Mbps, compared to 365.1 Mbps in Aston Clinton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Aston Clinton and 96.6% in Hemel Hempstead. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Aston Clinton and 85.7% in Hemel Hempstead.
Hemel Hempstead is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (443 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Hemel Hempstead are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.7 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Aston Clinton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aston Clinton and £1,223 in Hemel Hempstead. 65.8% of homes in Aston Clinton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Hemel Hempstead.
Hemel Hempstead has more energy-efficient housing — 66.9% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,231.5 in Hemel Hempstead and £35,471 in Aston Clinton. The median age is 43.4 in Aston Clinton and 42.5 in Hemel Hempstead. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aston Clinton and 62.6% in Hemel Hempstead. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aston Clinton versus 67.4% in Hemel Hempstead.
| Indicator | Aston Clinton | Hemel Hempstead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,511 | 95,995 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £37,231.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 67.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 45.4% |
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