Berkhamsted vs Caddington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Caddington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 59% lower. Caddington has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Berkhamsted
£761,843
Caddington
£479,366
Crime Rate
Berkhamsted
69.0
Caddington
48.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Berkhamsted
62.5%
Caddington
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Berkhamsted
302.7
Caddington
455.5
EPC Rating
Berkhamsted
71.9
Caddington
71.5
Median Income
Berkhamsted
£34,575
Caddington
£32,453
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £479,366, Caddington undercuts Berkhamsted (£761,843) by around 59% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Berkhamsted is a flat at £369,950, while in Caddington it is a terraced at £386,938.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 99% pricier in Berkhamsted (£1,208,732 vs £606,842).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caddington prices grew faster — 47% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCaddington has a crime rate of 48.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 43% lower than Berkhamsted at 69 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Berkhamsted is violent-crime, while in Caddington 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 East of EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Berkhamsted and Caddington. Berkhamsted has 8 schools and Caddington has 1 schools.
Berkhamsted School Inspection Breakdown
62.5% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Caddington School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Berkhamsted | Caddington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 1 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 62.5% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Caddington averages 455.5 Mbps – ahead of Berkhamsted's 302.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Berkhamsted and 97% in Caddington. Gigabit availability stands at 53.7% in Berkhamsted and 88.5% in Caddington.
Caddington is the faster of the two by 50% on average download speed (456 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Berkhamsted leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.9 (C), while Caddington averages 71.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Berkhamsted and £1,097 in Caddington. 69.3% of homes in Berkhamsted have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Caddington.
Berkhamsted has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 68% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,574.7 in Berkhamsted and £32,453.3 in Caddington. The median age is 42.8 in Berkhamsted and 40.6 in Caddington. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Berkhamsted versus 63% in Caddington. Employment rates stand at 62.6% in Berkhamsted and 61.1% in Caddington.
| Indicator | Berkhamsted | Caddington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,236 | 3,288 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £34,574.7 | £32,453.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.6% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.3% | 33.6% |
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