Aylesbury vs Hazlemere
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Aylesbury is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 24% lower. Hazlemere has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hazlemere edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesbury
£388,153
Hazlemere
£509,188
Crime Rate
Aylesbury
59.2
Hazlemere
59.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesbury
85.0%
Hazlemere
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesbury
454.1
Hazlemere
348.2
EPC Rating
Aylesbury
70.5
Hazlemere
70.5
Median Income
Aylesbury
£35,471
Hazlemere
£35,471
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Hazlemere commands an average of £509,188, compared with £388,153 in Aylesbury – a difference of 24%. The most affordable entry point in Aylesbury is a flat at £196,467, while in Hazlemere it is a flat at £258,548.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 26% pricier in Hazlemere (£527,760 vs £389,482).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylesbury prices grew faster — 23% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastHazlemere has a crime rate of 59.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Aylesbury at 59.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aylesbury is violent-crime, while in Hazlemere 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 Hazlemere, where 87.5% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 85% in Aylesbury. There are 26 schools in Aylesbury and 11 in Hazlemere.
Aylesbury School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 26 schools (19 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hazlemere School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesbury | Hazlemere |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 26 | 11 |
| Primary | 19 | 9 |
| Secondary | 7 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 85% | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 454.1 Mbps in Aylesbury and 348.2 Mbps in Hazlemere. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Aylesbury and 97.9% in Hazlemere. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Aylesbury and 61.4% in Hazlemere.
Aylesbury is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (454 vs 348 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Aylesbury leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Hazlemere averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aylesbury and £1,241 in Hazlemere. 65.8% of homes in Aylesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.8% in Hazlemere.
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 Hazlemere. The median age is 43.4 in Aylesbury and 43.4 in Hazlemere. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aylesbury versus 70% in Hazlemere. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aylesbury and 61.6% in Hazlemere.
| Indicator | Aylesbury | Hazlemere |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,410 | 20,006 |
| 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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