Aylesbury vs Tring
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Aylesbury is about 68% cheaper on average. Aylesbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Tring edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesbury
£388,153
Tring
£1,231,865
Crime Rate
Aylesbury
59.2
Tring
68.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesbury
85.0%
Tring
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesbury
454.1
Tring
364.8
EPC Rating
Aylesbury
70.5
Tring
70.8
Median Income
Aylesbury
£35,471
Tring
£34,004
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Aylesbury more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £388,153 versus £1,231,865 in Tring. The most affordable entry point in Aylesbury is a flat at £196,467, while in Tring it is a flat at £266,036.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 41% pricier in Tring (£663,593 vs £389,482).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tring prices grew faster — 143% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 59.2 offences per 1,000 people, Aylesbury is the safer of the two – 16% lower than Tring's 68.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aylesbury is violent-crime, while in Tring 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 favours Tring: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 85% in Aylesbury.
Aylesbury School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 26 schools (19 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tring School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesbury | Tring |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 26 | 5 |
| Primary | 19 | 4 |
| Secondary | 7 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 85% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Aylesbury enjoy 454.1 Mbps on average, while Tring lags behind at 364.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Aylesbury and 90.3% in Tring. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Aylesbury and 69% in Tring.
Aylesbury is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (454 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Tring is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Aylesbury's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Aylesbury and £1,176 in Tring. 65.8% of homes in Aylesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.4% in Tring.
Tring has more energy-efficient housing — 68.4% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aylesbury has a population of 87,410 while Tring has 11,961. Median household income is £35,471 in Aylesbury and £34,004 in Tring. The median age is 43.4 in Aylesbury and 43 in Tring. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aylesbury and 62% in Tring.
| Indicator | Aylesbury | Tring |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,410 | 11,961 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £34,004 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 39.4% |
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