Aylesbury vs Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aylesbury wins on house prices with a 24% gap. Aylesbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Haddenham (buckinghamshire) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesbury
£388,153
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
£511,213
Crime Rate
Aylesbury
59.2
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
59.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesbury
85.0%
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesbury
454.1
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
374.9
EPC Rating
Aylesbury
70.5
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
70.5
Median Income
Aylesbury
£35,471
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
£35,471
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £388,153, Aylesbury undercuts Haddenham (buckinghamshire) (£511,213) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aylesbury is a flat at £196,467, while in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) it is a flat at £269,889.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) (£269,889 vs £196,467).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylesbury prices grew faster — 23% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Aylesbury experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.2 per 1,000 versus 59.3 per 1,000 in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). The most common crime category in Aylesbury is violent-crime, while in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) 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 Haddenham (buckinghamshire), which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Aylesbury School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 26 schools (19 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesbury | Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 26 | 3 |
| Primary | 19 | 3 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 85% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Aylesbury averages 454.1 Mbps – ahead of Haddenham (buckinghamshire)'s 374.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Aylesbury and 91.3% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Aylesbury and 71.5% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire).
Aylesbury is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (454 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aylesbury, scoring 70.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aylesbury and £1,241 in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). 65.8% of homes in Aylesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.8% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire).
Aylesbury has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,471 in Aylesbury and £35,471 in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). The median age is 43.4 in Aylesbury and 43.4 in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aylesbury and 61.6% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aylesbury versus 70% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). Aylesbury has a population of 87,410 and Haddenham (buckinghamshire) has 5,603.
| Indicator | Aylesbury | Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,410 | 5,603 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £35,471 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 61.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 41% |
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