Aylesbury vs Chesham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Aylesbury is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 24% lower. Aylesbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesbury
£388,153
Chesham
£509,520
Crime Rate
Aylesbury
59.2
Chesham
59.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesbury
85.0%
Chesham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesbury
454.1
Chesham
395.3
EPC Rating
Aylesbury
70.5
Chesham
70.8
Median Income
Aylesbury
£35,471
Chesham
£34,004
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £388,153, Aylesbury undercuts Chesham (£509,520) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aylesbury is a flat at £196,467, while in Chesham it is a flat at £242,071.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 33% pricier in Chesham (£927,685 vs £624,471).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chesham prices grew faster — 28% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastAylesbury has a crime rate of 59.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Chesham at 59.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aylesbury is violent-crime, while in Chesham 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 EastOf the 26 schools in Aylesbury, 85% are in the top two inspection bands. In Chesham, which has 8 schools, the figure is 100%.
Aylesbury School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 26 schools (19 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesbury | Chesham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 26 | 8 |
| Primary | 19 | 6 |
| Secondary | 7 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 85% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Aylesbury averages 454.1 Mbps – ahead of Chesham's 395.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Aylesbury and 94.8% in Chesham. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Aylesbury and 75.5% in Chesham.
Aylesbury is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (454 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Chesham, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Aylesbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aylesbury and £1,176 in Chesham. 65.8% of homes in Aylesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.4% in Chesham.
Chesham 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 Aylesbury and £34,004 in Chesham. The median age is 43.4 in Aylesbury and 43 in Chesham. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aylesbury and 62% in Chesham. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aylesbury versus 67% in Chesham. Aylesbury has a population of 87,410 and Chesham has 23,691.
| Indicator | Aylesbury | Chesham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,410 | 23,691 |
| 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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