Town comparison
Aston Clinton vs Princes Risborough
Which is better to live in? 7.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Princes Risborough offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. 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
Princes Risborough
£582,135
Crime Rate
Aston Clinton
59.2
Princes Risborough
59.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aston Clinton
100.0%
Princes Risborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aston Clinton
365.1
Princes Risborough
300.3
EPC Rating
Aston Clinton
70.5
Princes Risborough
70.5
Median Income
Aston Clinton
£35,471
Princes Risborough
£35,471
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Princes Risborough more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £582,135 versus £588,817 in Aston Clinton. The most affordable entry point in Aston Clinton is a flat at £308,125, while in Princes Risborough it is a flat at £280,474.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 15% pricier in Princes Risborough (£444,194 vs £376,548).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Princes Risborough prices grew faster — 17% 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 Princes Risborough's 59.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aston Clinton is violent-crime, while in Princes Risborough 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 100% in Princes Risborough.
Aston Clinton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Princes Risborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aston Clinton | Princes Risborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Aston Clinton enjoy 365.1 Mbps on average, while Princes Risborough lags behind at 300.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Aston Clinton and 94.1% in Princes Risborough. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Aston Clinton and 45.6% in Princes Risborough.
Aston Clinton is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (365 vs 300 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aston Clinton is band C (score 70.5), ahead of Princes Risborough's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aston Clinton and £1,241 in Princes Risborough. 65.8% of homes in Aston Clinton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.8% in Princes Risborough.
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 Princes Risborough has 7,528. Median household income is £35,471 in Aston Clinton and £35,471 in Princes Risborough. The median age is 43.4 in Aston Clinton and 43.4 in Princes Risborough. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aston Clinton and 61.6% in Princes Risborough.
| Indicator | Aston Clinton | Princes Risborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,511 | 7,528 |
| 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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