Town comparison
Aston Clinton vs Tring
Which is better to live in? 2.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Aston Clinton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 52% lower. 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
Tring
£1,231,865
Crime Rate
Aston Clinton
59.2
Tring
68.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aston Clinton
100.0%
Tring
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aston Clinton
365.1
Tring
364.8
EPC Rating
Aston Clinton
70.5
Tring
70.8
Median Income
Aston Clinton
£35,471
Tring
£34,004
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Tring commands an average of £1,231,865, compared with £588,817 in Aston Clinton – a difference of 52%. The most affordable entry point in Aston Clinton is a flat at £308,125, while in Tring it is a flat at £266,036.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 26% pricier in Tring (£663,593 vs £487,887).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tring prices grew faster — 143% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastAston Clinton has a crime rate of 59.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 16% lower than Tring at 68.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aston Clinton is violent-crime, while in Tring 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 EastFamilies may prefer Aston Clinton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Tring. There are 1 schools in Aston Clinton and 5 in Tring.
Aston Clinton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tring School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aston Clinton | Tring |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 365.1 Mbps in Aston Clinton and 364.8 Mbps in Tring. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.9% of premises in Aston Clinton and 90.3% in Tring. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Aston Clinton and 69% in Tring.
Aston Clinton is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (365 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Tring, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Aston Clinton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aston Clinton and £1,176 in Tring. 65.8% of homes in Aston Clinton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.4% in Tring.
Tring has more energy-efficient housing — 68.4% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,471 in Aston Clinton and £34,004 in Tring. The median age is 43.4 in Aston Clinton and 43 in Tring. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aston Clinton and 62% in Tring. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aston Clinton versus 67% in Tring. Aston Clinton has a population of 5,511 and Tring has 11,961.
| Indicator | Aston Clinton | Tring |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,511 | 11,961 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £34,004 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 39.4% |
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