Aylesbury vs Chinnor
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aylesbury wins on house prices with a 30% gap. Chinnor has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chinnor edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesbury
£388,153
Chinnor
£556,618
Crime Rate
Aylesbury
59.2
Chinnor
40.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesbury
85.0%
Chinnor
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesbury
454.1
Chinnor
433.8
EPC Rating
Aylesbury
70.5
Chinnor
70.7
Median Income
Aylesbury
£35,471
Chinnor
£36,739
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Chinnor commands an average of £556,618, compared with £388,153 in Aylesbury – a difference of 30%. The most affordable entry point in Aylesbury is a flat at £196,467, while in Chinnor it is a flat at £231,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in Chinnor (£409,692 vs £324,923).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylesbury prices grew faster — 23% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Chinnor experience less crime overall, with a rate of 40.6 per 1,000 versus 59.2 per 1,000 in Aylesbury. The most common crime category in Aylesbury is violent-crime, while in Chinnor 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 Chinnor, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 85% in Aylesbury. There are 26 schools in Aylesbury and 2 in Chinnor.
Aylesbury School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 26 schools (19 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chinnor School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesbury | Chinnor |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 26 | 2 |
| Primary | 19 | 2 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 85% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 454.1 Mbps in Aylesbury and 433.8 Mbps in Chinnor. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Aylesbury and 97.7% in Chinnor. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Aylesbury and 84.2% in Chinnor.
Aylesbury is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (454 vs 434 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Chinnor, scoring 70.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Aylesbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aylesbury and £1,292 in Chinnor. 65.8% of homes in Aylesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Chinnor.
Aylesbury 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 Chinnor and £35,471 in Aylesbury. The median age is 43.4 in Aylesbury and 44.1 in Chinnor. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aylesbury and 62.2% in Chinnor. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aylesbury versus 70.1% in Chinnor. Aylesbury has a population of 87,410 and Chinnor has 7,268.
| Indicator | Aylesbury | Chinnor |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,410 | 7,268 |
| 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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