Town comparison
Aston Clinton vs High Wycombe
Which is better to live in? 12.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, High Wycombe offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. 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
High Wycombe
£501,701
Crime Rate
Aston Clinton
59.2
High Wycombe
59.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aston Clinton
100.0%
High Wycombe
81.2%
Avg Download Speed
Aston Clinton
365.1
High Wycombe
408.6
EPC Rating
Aston Clinton
70.5
High Wycombe
70.5
Median Income
Aston Clinton
£35,471
High Wycombe
£35,471
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find High Wycombe more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £501,701 versus £588,817 in Aston Clinton. The most affordable entry point in Aston Clinton is a flat at £308,125, while in High Wycombe it is a flat at £238,035.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Aston Clinton (£308,125 vs £238,035).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, High Wycombe prices grew faster — 31% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Aston Clinton (59.2 per 1,000) compared to High Wycombe (59.2 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Aston Clinton is violent-crime, while in High Wycombe 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 EastSchool quality favours Aston Clinton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 81.2% in High Wycombe.
Aston Clinton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
High Wycombe School Inspection Breakdown
81.2% of 22 schools (16 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aston Clinton | High Wycombe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 22 |
| Primary | 1 | 16 |
| Secondary | 0 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 81.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in High Wycombe enjoy 408.6 Mbps on average, while Aston Clinton lags behind at 365.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Aston Clinton and 99.3% in High Wycombe. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Aston Clinton and 73.2% in High Wycombe.
High Wycombe is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (409 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aston Clinton is band C (score 70.5), ahead of High Wycombe's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aston Clinton and £1,241 in High Wycombe. 65.8% of homes in Aston Clinton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.8% in High Wycombe.
Aston Clinton has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aston Clinton has a population of 5,511 while High Wycombe has 83,541. Median household income is £35,471 in Aston Clinton and £35,471 in High Wycombe. The median age is 43.4 in Aston Clinton and 43.4 in High Wycombe. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aston Clinton and 61.6% in High Wycombe.
| Indicator | Aston Clinton | High Wycombe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,511 | 83,541 |
| 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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