Aston Clinton vs Stokenchurch
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Stokenchurch offers lower property prices by roughly 64%. Stokenchurch has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aston Clinton
£588,817
Stokenchurch
£360,075
Crime Rate
Aston Clinton
59.2
Stokenchurch
58.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aston Clinton
100.0%
Stokenchurch
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aston Clinton
365.1
Stokenchurch
302.3
EPC Rating
Aston Clinton
70.5
Stokenchurch
70.7
Median Income
Aston Clinton
£35,471
Stokenchurch
£36,739
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Stokenchurch is £360,075, which is 64% less than Aston Clinton at £588,817. The most affordable entry point in Aston Clinton is a flat at £308,125, while in Stokenchurch it is a flat at £218,895.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 48% pricier in Aston Clinton (£809,914 vs £547,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aston Clinton prices grew faster — 11% vs -10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 58.8 offences per 1,000 people, Stokenchurch is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Aston Clinton's 59.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aston Clinton is violent-crime, while in Stokenchurch 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 data is not fully available for both Aston Clinton and Stokenchurch. Aston Clinton has 1 schools and Stokenchurch has 1 schools.
Aston Clinton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stokenchurch School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aston Clinton | Stokenchurch |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aston Clinton offers faster average downloads at 365.1 Mbps, compared to 302.3 Mbps in Stokenchurch. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Aston Clinton and 91.1% in Stokenchurch. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Aston Clinton and 53.7% in Stokenchurch.
Aston Clinton is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (365 vs 302 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Stokenchurch 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 £1,292 in Stokenchurch. 65.8% of homes in Aston Clinton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Stokenchurch.
Aston Clinton has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,738.5 in Stokenchurch and £35,471 in Aston Clinton. The median age is 43.4 in Aston Clinton and 44.1 in Stokenchurch. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aston Clinton and 62.2% in Stokenchurch. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aston Clinton versus 70.1% in Stokenchurch.
| Indicator | Aston Clinton | Stokenchurch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,511 | 4,351 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £36,738.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 42.3% |
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