Berkhamsted vs Chorleywood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Berkhamsted is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Chorleywood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chorleywood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Berkhamsted
£761,843
Chorleywood
£865,379
Crime Rate
Berkhamsted
69.0
Chorleywood
52.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Berkhamsted
62.5%
Chorleywood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Berkhamsted
302.7
Chorleywood
443.2
EPC Rating
Berkhamsted
71.9
Chorleywood
70.6
Median Income
Berkhamsted
£34,575
Chorleywood
£36,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Chorleywood commands an average of £865,379, compared with £761,843 in Berkhamsted – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Berkhamsted is a flat at £369,950, while in Chorleywood it is a flat at £355,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 13% pricier in Berkhamsted (£637,990 vs £562,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Berkhamsted prices grew faster — 23% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandChorleywood has a crime rate of 52.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 32% lower than Berkhamsted at 69 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Berkhamsted is violent-crime, while in Chorleywood 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 Chorleywood, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 62.5% in Berkhamsted. There are 8 schools in Berkhamsted and 5 in Chorleywood.
Berkhamsted School Inspection Breakdown
62.5% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chorleywood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Berkhamsted | Chorleywood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 5 |
| Primary | 7 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 62.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 443.2 Mbps in Chorleywood and 302.7 Mbps in Berkhamsted. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Berkhamsted and 94.5% in Chorleywood. Gigabit availability stands at 53.7% in Berkhamsted and 85.8% in Chorleywood.
Chorleywood is the faster of the two by 46% on average download speed (443 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Berkhamsted leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.9 (C), while Chorleywood averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Berkhamsted and £1,143 in Chorleywood. 69.3% of homes in Berkhamsted have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Chorleywood.
Berkhamsted has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 63.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,186.2 in Chorleywood and £34,574.7 in Berkhamsted. The median age is 42.8 in Berkhamsted and 41.1 in Chorleywood. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Berkhamsted versus 63.1% in Chorleywood. Employment rates stand at 62.6% in Berkhamsted and 62.1% in Chorleywood.
| Indicator | Berkhamsted | Chorleywood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,236 | 12,632 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 41.1 |
| Median Household Income | £34,574.7 | £36,186.2 |
| Employment Rate | 62.6% | 62.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 63.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.3% | 40.6% |
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