Aylesbury vs Berkhamsted
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Aylesbury offers lower property prices by roughly 49%. Aylesbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aylesbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesbury
£388,153
Berkhamsted
£761,843
Crime Rate
Aylesbury
59.2
Berkhamsted
69.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesbury
85.0%
Berkhamsted
62.5%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesbury
454.1
Berkhamsted
302.7
EPC Rating
Aylesbury
70.5
Berkhamsted
71.9
Median Income
Aylesbury
£35,471
Berkhamsted
£34,575
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Aylesbury more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £388,153 versus £761,843 in Berkhamsted. The most affordable entry point in Aylesbury is a flat at £196,467, while in Berkhamsted it is a flat at £369,950.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 49% pricier in Berkhamsted (£770,718 vs £389,482).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylesbury prices grew faster — 23% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 59.2 offences per 1,000 people, Aylesbury is the safer of the two – 17% lower than Berkhamsted's 69 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aylesbury is violent-crime, while in Berkhamsted 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 Aylesbury: 85% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 62.5% in Berkhamsted.
Aylesbury School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 26 schools (19 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Berkhamsted School Inspection Breakdown
62.5% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesbury | Berkhamsted |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 26 | 8 |
| Primary | 19 | 7 |
| Secondary | 7 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 85% | 62.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Aylesbury enjoy 454.1 Mbps on average, while Berkhamsted lags behind at 302.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Aylesbury and 95.5% in Berkhamsted. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Aylesbury and 53.7% in Berkhamsted.
Aylesbury is the faster of the two by 50% on average download speed (454 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Berkhamsted is band C (score 71.9), ahead of Aylesbury's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aylesbury and £1,145 in Berkhamsted. 65.8% of homes in Aylesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Berkhamsted.
Berkhamsted has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aylesbury has a population of 87,410 while Berkhamsted has 21,236. Median household income is £35,471 in Aylesbury and £34,574.7 in Berkhamsted. The median age is 43.4 in Aylesbury and 42.8 in Berkhamsted. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aylesbury and 62.6% in Berkhamsted.
| Indicator | Aylesbury | Berkhamsted |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,410 | 21,236 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £34,574.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 37.3% |
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