Aylesbury vs Princes Risborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Aylesbury is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 33% lower. Aylesbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Princes Risborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesbury
£388,153
Princes Risborough
£582,135
Crime Rate
Aylesbury
59.2
Princes Risborough
59.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesbury
85.0%
Princes Risborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesbury
454.1
Princes Risborough
300.3
EPC Rating
Aylesbury
70.5
Princes Risborough
70.5
Median Income
Aylesbury
£35,471
Princes Risborough
£35,471
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Princes Risborough commands an average of £582,135, compared with £388,153 in Aylesbury – a difference of 33%. The most affordable entry point in Aylesbury is a flat at £196,467, while in Princes Risborough it is a flat at £280,474.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Princes Risborough (£280,474 vs £196,467).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylesbury prices grew faster — 23% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastAylesbury has a crime rate of 59.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Princes Risborough at 59.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aylesbury is violent-crime, while in Princes Risborough 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 Princes Risborough, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 85% in Aylesbury. There are 26 schools in Aylesbury and 3 in Princes Risborough.
Aylesbury School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 26 schools (19 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Princes Risborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesbury | Princes Risborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 26 | 3 |
| Primary | 19 | 2 |
| Secondary | 7 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 85% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 454.1 Mbps in Aylesbury and 300.3 Mbps in Princes Risborough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Aylesbury and 94.1% in Princes Risborough. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Aylesbury and 45.6% in Princes Risborough.
Aylesbury is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (454 vs 300 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Aylesbury leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Princes Risborough averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aylesbury and £1,241 in Princes Risborough. 65.8% of homes in Aylesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.8% in Princes Risborough.
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 Princes Risborough. The median age is 43.4 in Aylesbury and 43.4 in Princes Risborough. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aylesbury versus 70% in Princes Risborough. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aylesbury and 61.6% in Princes Risborough.
| Indicator | Aylesbury | Princes Risborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,410 | 7,528 |
| 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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