Aylesbury vs Walter's Ash and Naphill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Aylesbury wins on house prices with a 45% gap. Aylesbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Walter's Ash And Naphill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aylesbury
£388,153
Walter's Ash and Naphill
£700,143
Crime Rate
Aylesbury
59.2
Walter's Ash and Naphill
59.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aylesbury
85.0%
Walter's Ash and Naphill
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aylesbury
454.1
Walter's Ash and Naphill
302.3
EPC Rating
Aylesbury
70.5
Walter's Ash and Naphill
70.7
Median Income
Aylesbury
£35,471
Walter's Ash and Naphill
£36,739
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £388,153, Aylesbury undercuts Walter's Ash And Naphill (£700,143) by around 45% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aylesbury is a flat at £196,467, while in Walter's Ash And Naphill it is a terraced at £552,025.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 41% pricier in Walter's Ash And Naphill (£552,025 vs £324,923).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Walter's Ash And Naphill prices grew faster — 44% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Aylesbury experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.2 per 1,000 versus 59.6 per 1,000 in Walter's Ash And Naphill. The most common crime category in Aylesbury is violent-crime, while in Walter's Ash And Naphill 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 EastOf the 26 schools in Aylesbury, 85% are in the top two inspection bands. In Walter's Ash And Naphill, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Aylesbury School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 26 schools (19 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Walter's Ash and Naphill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aylesbury | Walter's Ash and Naphill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 26 | 1 |
| Primary | 19 | 1 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 85% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Aylesbury averages 454.1 Mbps – ahead of Walter's Ash And Naphill's 302.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Aylesbury and 91.1% in Walter's Ash And Naphill. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Aylesbury and 53.7% in Walter's Ash And Naphill.
Aylesbury is the faster of the two by 50% on average download speed (454 vs 302 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Walter's Ash And Naphill, 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 Walter's Ash And Naphill. 65.8% of homes in Aylesbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Walter's Ash And Naphill.
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 Walter's Ash And Naphill and £35,471 in Aylesbury. The median age is 43.4 in Aylesbury and 44.1 in Walter's Ash And Naphill. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Aylesbury and 62.2% in Walter's Ash And Naphill. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Aylesbury versus 70.1% in Walter's Ash And Naphill. Aylesbury has a population of 87,410 and Walter's Ash And Naphill has 3,893.
| Indicator | Aylesbury | Walter's Ash and Naphill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,410 | 3,893 |
| 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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