Berkhamsted vs Hazlemere
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Hazlemere is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 50% lower. Hazlemere has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hazlemere edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Berkhamsted
£761,843
Hazlemere
£509,188
Crime Rate
Berkhamsted
69.0
Hazlemere
59.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Berkhamsted
62.5%
Hazlemere
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Berkhamsted
302.7
Hazlemere
348.2
EPC Rating
Berkhamsted
71.9
Hazlemere
70.5
Median Income
Berkhamsted
£34,575
Hazlemere
£35,471
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Berkhamsted commands an average of £761,843, compared with £509,188 in Hazlemere – a difference of 50%. The most affordable entry point in Berkhamsted is a flat at £369,950, while in Hazlemere it is a flat at £258,548.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 66% pricier in Berkhamsted (£1,208,732 vs £729,941).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Berkhamsted prices grew faster — 23% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandHazlemere has a crime rate of 59.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 17% lower than Berkhamsted at 69 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Berkhamsted is violent-crime, while in Hazlemere 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 Hazlemere, where 87.5% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 62.5% in Berkhamsted. There are 8 schools in Berkhamsted and 11 in Hazlemere.
Berkhamsted School Inspection Breakdown
62.5% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hazlemere School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Berkhamsted | Hazlemere |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 11 |
| Primary | 7 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 62.5% | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 348.2 Mbps in Hazlemere and 302.7 Mbps in Berkhamsted. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Berkhamsted and 97.9% in Hazlemere. Gigabit availability stands at 53.7% in Berkhamsted and 61.4% in Hazlemere.
Hazlemere is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (348 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Berkhamsted leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.9 (C), while Hazlemere averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Berkhamsted and £1,241 in Hazlemere. 69.3% of homes in Berkhamsted have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.8% in Hazlemere.
Berkhamsted has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,471 in Hazlemere and £34,574.7 in Berkhamsted. The median age is 42.8 in Berkhamsted and 43.4 in Hazlemere. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Berkhamsted versus 70% in Hazlemere. Employment rates stand at 62.6% in Berkhamsted and 61.6% in Hazlemere.
| Indicator | Berkhamsted | Hazlemere |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,236 | 20,006 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £34,574.7 | £35,471 |
| Employment Rate | 62.6% | 61.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.3% | 41% |
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