Aylesbury vs Stokenchurch
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Stokenchurch wins on house prices with a 8% gap. Stokenchurch has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aylesbury
£388,153
Stokenchurch
£360,075
Crime Rate
Aylesbury
59.2
Stokenchurch
58.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesbury
85.0%
Stokenchurch
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aylesbury
454.1
Stokenchurch
302.3
EPC Rating
Aylesbury
70.5
Stokenchurch
70.7
Median Income
Aylesbury
£35,471
Stokenchurch
£36,739
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Aylesbury commands an average of £388,153, compared with £360,075 in Stokenchurch – a difference of 8%. The most affordable entry point in Aylesbury is a flat at £196,467, while in Stokenchurch it is a flat at £218,895.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 14% pricier in Aylesbury (£624,471 vs £547,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aylesbury prices grew faster — 23% vs -10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Stokenchurch experience less crime overall, with a rate of 58.8 per 1,000 versus 59.2 per 1,000 in Aylesbury. The most common crime category in Aylesbury is violent-crime, while in Stokenchurch 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 EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Aylesbury and Stokenchurch. Aylesbury has 26 schools and Stokenchurch has 1 schools.
Aylesbury School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 26 schools (19 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stokenchurch School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aylesbury | Stokenchurch |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 26 | 1 |
| Primary | 19 | 1 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 85% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 454.1 Mbps in Aylesbury and 302.3 Mbps in Stokenchurch. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Aylesbury and 91.1% in Stokenchurch. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Aylesbury and 53.7% in Stokenchurch.
Aylesbury is the faster of the two by 50% on average download speed (454 vs 302 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Stokenchurch, 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 Stokenchurch. 65.8% of homes in Aylesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Stokenchurch.
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 Stokenchurch and £35,471 in Aylesbury. The median age is 43.4 in Aylesbury and 44.1 in Stokenchurch. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aylesbury and 62.2% in Stokenchurch. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aylesbury versus 70.1% in Stokenchurch. Aylesbury has a population of 87,410 and Stokenchurch has 4,351.
| Indicator | Aylesbury | Stokenchurch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,410 | 4,351 |
| 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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