Berkhamsted vs Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Eaton Bray And Edlesborough offers lower property prices by roughly 67%. Eaton Bray And Edlesborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Eaton Bray And Edlesborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Berkhamsted
£761,843
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
£457,154
Crime Rate
Berkhamsted
69.0
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
49.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Berkhamsted
62.5%
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Berkhamsted
302.7
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
367.6
EPC Rating
Berkhamsted
71.9
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
71.9
Median Income
Berkhamsted
£34,575
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough
£34,575
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough is £457,154, which is 67% less than Berkhamsted at £761,843. The most affordable entry point in Berkhamsted is a flat at £369,950, while in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough it is a flat at £210,300.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 98% pricier in Berkhamsted (£637,990 vs £321,708).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Berkhamsted prices grew faster — 23% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough (49.3 per 1,000) compared to Berkhamsted (69 per 1,000), a 40% difference. The most common crime category in Berkhamsted is violent-crime, while in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough 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 EnglandEaton Bray And Edlesborough has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 62.5% in Berkhamsted. Berkhamsted has 8 schools in total, while Eaton Bray And Edlesborough has 2.
Berkhamsted School Inspection Breakdown
62.5% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Berkhamsted | Eaton Bray and Edlesborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 2 |
| Primary | 7 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 62.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Eaton Bray And Edlesborough offers faster average downloads at 367.6 Mbps, compared to 302.7 Mbps in Berkhamsted. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Berkhamsted and 96.2% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Gigabit availability stands at 53.7% in Berkhamsted and 66.9% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
Eaton Bray And Edlesborough is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (368 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 71.9 (band C) in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Berkhamsted and £1,145 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. 69.3% of homes in Berkhamsted have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
Berkhamsted has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 69.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,574.7 in Berkhamsted and £34,574.7 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. The median age is 42.8 in Berkhamsted and 42.8 in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Employment rates stand at 62.6% in Berkhamsted and 62.6% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Berkhamsted versus 68.4% in Eaton Bray And Edlesborough.
| Indicator | Berkhamsted | Eaton Bray and Edlesborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,236 | 4,201 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £34,574.7 | £34,574.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62.6% | 62.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.3% | 37.3% |
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