Berkhamsted vs Chiswell Green
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Berkhamsted is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. Chiswell Green has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chiswell Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Berkhamsted
£761,843
Chiswell Green
£890,167
Crime Rate
Berkhamsted
69.0
Chiswell Green
64.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Berkhamsted
62.5%
Chiswell Green
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Berkhamsted
302.7
Chiswell Green
448.5
EPC Rating
Berkhamsted
71.9
Chiswell Green
70.1
Median Income
Berkhamsted
£34,575
Chiswell Green
£39,437
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Chiswell Green commands an average of £890,167, compared with £761,843 in Berkhamsted – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Berkhamsted is a flat at £369,950, while in Chiswell Green it is a detached at £840,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 44% pricier in Berkhamsted (£1,208,732 vs £840,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chiswell Green prices grew faster — 40% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandChiswell Green has a crime rate of 64.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 7% lower than Berkhamsted at 69 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Berkhamsted is violent-crime, while in Chiswell Green 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Chiswell Green, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 62.5% in Berkhamsted. There are 8 schools in Berkhamsted and 2 in Chiswell Green.
Berkhamsted School Inspection Breakdown
62.5% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chiswell Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Berkhamsted | Chiswell Green |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 2 |
| Primary | 7 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 62.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 448.5 Mbps in Chiswell Green and 302.7 Mbps in Berkhamsted. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Berkhamsted and 96.9% in Chiswell Green. Gigabit availability stands at 53.7% in Berkhamsted and 88.1% in Chiswell Green.
Chiswell Green is the faster of the two by 48% on average download speed (449 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Berkhamsted, scoring 71.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.1 (band C) in Chiswell Green. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Berkhamsted and £1,280 in Chiswell Green. 69.3% of homes in Berkhamsted have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.8% in Chiswell Green.
Berkhamsted has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 63.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,436.5 in Chiswell Green and £34,574.7 in Berkhamsted. The median age is 42.8 in Berkhamsted and 42.6 in Chiswell Green. Employment rates stand at 62.6% in Berkhamsted and 62% in Chiswell Green. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Berkhamsted versus 67.6% in Chiswell Green. Berkhamsted has a population of 21,236 and Chiswell Green has 6,681.
| Indicator | Berkhamsted | Chiswell Green |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,236 | 6,681 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £34,574.7 | £39,436.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.6% | 62% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.3% | 46.3% |
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