Berkhamsted vs Walter's Ash and Naphill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Walter's Ash And Naphill wins on house prices with a 9% gap. Walter's Ash And Naphill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Walter's Ash And Naphill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Berkhamsted
£761,843
Walter's Ash and Naphill
£700,143
Crime Rate
Berkhamsted
69.0
Walter's Ash and Naphill
59.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Berkhamsted
62.5%
Walter's Ash and Naphill
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Berkhamsted
302.7
Walter's Ash and Naphill
302.3
EPC Rating
Berkhamsted
71.9
Walter's Ash and Naphill
70.7
Median Income
Berkhamsted
£34,575
Walter's Ash and Naphill
£36,739
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Berkhamsted commands an average of £761,843, compared with £700,143 in Walter's Ash And Naphill – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Berkhamsted is a flat at £369,950, while in Walter's Ash And Naphill it is a terraced at £552,025.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 57% pricier in Berkhamsted (£1,208,732 vs £767,844).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Walter's Ash And Naphill prices grew faster — 44% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Walter's Ash And Naphill experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.6 per 1,000 versus 69 per 1,000 in Berkhamsted. The most common crime category in Berkhamsted is violent-crime, while in Walter's Ash And Naphill 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 Walter's Ash And Naphill, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 62.5% in Berkhamsted. There are 8 schools in Berkhamsted and 1 in Walter's Ash And Naphill.
Berkhamsted School Inspection Breakdown
62.5% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Walter's Ash and Naphill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Berkhamsted | Walter's Ash and Naphill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 1 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 62.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 302.7 Mbps in Berkhamsted and 302.3 Mbps in Walter's Ash And Naphill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Berkhamsted and 91.1% in Walter's Ash And Naphill. Gigabit availability stands at 53.7% in Berkhamsted and 53.7% in Walter's Ash And Naphill.
Berkhamsted is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (303 vs 302 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Berkhamsted, scoring 71.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Walter's Ash And Naphill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,145 in Berkhamsted and £1,292 in Walter's Ash And Naphill. 69.3% of homes in Berkhamsted have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Walter's Ash And Naphill.
Berkhamsted has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,738.5 in Walter's Ash And Naphill and £34,574.7 in Berkhamsted. The median age is 42.8 in Berkhamsted and 44.1 in Walter's Ash And Naphill. Employment rates stand at 62.6% in Berkhamsted and 62.2% in Walter's Ash And Naphill. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Berkhamsted versus 70.1% in Walter's Ash And Naphill. Berkhamsted has a population of 21,236 and Walter's Ash And Naphill has 3,893.
| Indicator | Berkhamsted | Walter's Ash and Naphill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,236 | 3,893 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £34,574.7 | £36,738.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.6% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.3% | 42.3% |
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