Berkhamsted vs Tring
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Berkhamsted is about 38% cheaper on average. Tring has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Tring edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Berkhamsted
£761,843
Tring
£1,231,865
Crime Rate
Berkhamsted
69.0
Tring
68.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Berkhamsted
62.5%
Tring
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Berkhamsted
302.7
Tring
364.8
EPC Rating
Berkhamsted
71.9
Tring
70.8
Median Income
Berkhamsted
£34,575
Tring
£34,004
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Berkhamsted more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £761,843 versus £1,231,865 in Tring. The most affordable entry point in Berkhamsted is a flat at £369,950, while in Tring it is a flat at £266,036.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 42% pricier in Berkhamsted (£637,990 vs £450,806).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tring prices grew faster — 143% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Tring (68.8 per 1,000) compared to Berkhamsted (69 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Berkhamsted is violent-crime, while in Tring 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Tring: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 62.5% in Berkhamsted.
Berkhamsted School Inspection Breakdown
62.5% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tring School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Berkhamsted | Tring |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 5 |
| Primary | 7 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 62.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Tring enjoy 364.8 Mbps on average, while Berkhamsted lags behind at 302.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Berkhamsted and 90.3% in Tring. Gigabit availability stands at 53.7% in Berkhamsted and 69% in Tring.
Tring is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (365 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Berkhamsted is band C (score 71.9), ahead of Tring's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Berkhamsted and £1,176 in Tring. 69.3% of homes in Berkhamsted have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.4% in Tring.
Berkhamsted has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 68.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Berkhamsted has a population of 21,236 while Tring has 11,961. Median household income is £34,574.7 in Berkhamsted and £34,004 in Tring. The median age is 42.8 in Berkhamsted and 43 in Tring. Employment rates stand at 62.6% in Berkhamsted and 62% in Tring.
| Indicator | Berkhamsted | Tring |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,236 | 11,961 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £34,574.7 | £34,004 |
| Employment Rate | 62.6% | 62% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.3% | 39.4% |
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