Berkhamsted vs Chalfont St Giles
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Berkhamsted is about 18% cheaper on average. Chalfont St Giles has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chalfont St Giles edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Berkhamsted
£761,843
Chalfont St Giles
£931,906
Crime Rate
Berkhamsted
69.0
Chalfont St Giles
59.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Berkhamsted
62.5%
Chalfont St Giles
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Berkhamsted
302.7
Chalfont St Giles
322.1
EPC Rating
Berkhamsted
71.9
Chalfont St Giles
70.4
Median Income
Berkhamsted
£34,575
Chalfont St Giles
£37,421
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Berkhamsted is £761,843, which is 18% less than Chalfont St Giles at £931,906. The most affordable entry point in Berkhamsted is a flat at £369,950, while in Chalfont St Giles it is a terraced at £481,052.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Chalfont St Giles (£567,333 vs £369,950).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Berkhamsted prices grew faster — 23% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Chalfont St Giles (59.3 per 1,000) compared to Berkhamsted (69 per 1,000), a 16% difference. The most common crime category in Berkhamsted is violent-crime, while in Chalfont St Giles 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 EnglandChalfont St Giles has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 62.5% in Berkhamsted. Berkhamsted has 8 schools in total, while Chalfont St Giles has 2.
Berkhamsted School Inspection Breakdown
62.5% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chalfont St Giles School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Berkhamsted | Chalfont St Giles |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 2 |
| Primary | 7 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 62.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chalfont St Giles offers faster average downloads at 322.1 Mbps, compared to 302.7 Mbps in Berkhamsted. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Berkhamsted and 94.4% in Chalfont St Giles. Gigabit availability stands at 53.7% in Berkhamsted and 58.2% in Chalfont St Giles.
Chalfont St Giles is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (322 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Berkhamsted are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.9 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Chalfont St Giles. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Berkhamsted and £1,277 in Chalfont St Giles. 69.3% of homes in Berkhamsted have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Chalfont St Giles.
Berkhamsted has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 63% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,421 in Chalfont St Giles and £34,574.7 in Berkhamsted. The median age is 42.8 in Berkhamsted and 43.3 in Chalfont St Giles. Employment rates stand at 62.6% in Berkhamsted and 62.1% in Chalfont St Giles. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Berkhamsted versus 70.5% in Chalfont St Giles.
| Indicator | Berkhamsted | Chalfont St Giles |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,236 | 4,707 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £34,574.7 | £37,421 |
| Employment Rate | 62.6% | 62.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.3% | 41.9% |
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