Aylesbury vs High Wycombe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Aylesbury is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 23% lower. Aylesbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aylesbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesbury
£388,153
High Wycombe
£501,701
Crime Rate
Aylesbury
59.2
High Wycombe
59.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesbury
85.0%
High Wycombe
81.2%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesbury
454.1
High Wycombe
408.6
EPC Rating
Aylesbury
70.5
High Wycombe
70.5
Median Income
Aylesbury
£35,471
High Wycombe
£35,471
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in High Wycombe commands an average of £501,701, compared with £388,153 in Aylesbury – a difference of 23%. The most affordable entry point in Aylesbury is a flat at £196,467, while in High Wycombe it is a flat at £238,035.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in High Wycombe (£787,241 vs £624,471).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, High Wycombe prices grew faster — 31% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastAylesbury has a crime rate of 59.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than High Wycombe at 59.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aylesbury is violent-crime, while in High Wycombe 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 Aylesbury, where 85% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 81.2% in High Wycombe. There are 26 schools in Aylesbury and 22 in High Wycombe.
Aylesbury School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 26 schools (19 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
High Wycombe School Inspection Breakdown
81.2% of 22 schools (16 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesbury | High Wycombe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 26 | 22 |
| Primary | 19 | 16 |
| Secondary | 7 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 85% | 81.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 454.1 Mbps in Aylesbury and 408.6 Mbps in High Wycombe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Aylesbury and 99.3% in High Wycombe. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Aylesbury and 73.2% in High Wycombe.
Aylesbury is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (454 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aylesbury, scoring 70.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in High Wycombe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aylesbury and £1,241 in High Wycombe. 65.8% of homes in Aylesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.8% in High Wycombe.
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 High Wycombe. The median age is 43.4 in Aylesbury and 43.4 in High Wycombe. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aylesbury and 61.6% in High Wycombe. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aylesbury versus 70% in High Wycombe. Aylesbury has a population of 87,410 and High Wycombe has 83,541.
| Indicator | Aylesbury | High Wycombe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,410 | 83,541 |
| 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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