Town comparison
Camden vs Cheshunt
Which is better to live in? 12.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Cheshunt offers lower property prices by roughly 147%. Cheshunt has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Camden edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Camden
£1,089,351
Cheshunt
£441,723
Crime Rate
Camden
179.6
Cheshunt
70.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Camden
100.0%
Cheshunt
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Camden
438.1
Cheshunt
450.8
EPC Rating
Camden
70.4
Cheshunt
70.2
Median Income
Camden
£43,650
Cheshunt
£35,195
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonThe average house price in Cheshunt is £441,723, which is 147% less than Camden at £1,089,351. The most affordable entry point in Camden is a flat at £693,188, while in Cheshunt it is a flat at £233,653.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 1981% pricier in Camden (£13,350,000 vs £641,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cheshunt prices grew faster — 24% vs -44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonCrime is lower in Cheshunt (70.2 per 1,000) compared to Camden (179.6 per 1,000), a 156% difference. The most common crime category in Camden is violent-crime, while in Cheshunt 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 LondonCamden has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 85.7% in Cheshunt. Camden has 48 schools in total, while Cheshunt has 17.
Camden School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 48 schools (38 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cheshunt School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 17 schools (13 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Camden | Cheshunt |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 48 | 17 |
| Primary | 38 | 13 |
| Secondary | 10 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cheshunt offers faster average downloads at 450.8 Mbps, compared to 438.1 Mbps in Camden. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Camden and 98.6% in Cheshunt. Gigabit availability stands at 85.9% in Camden and 85.1% in Cheshunt.
Cheshunt is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (451 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Camden are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 70.2 (band C) in Cheshunt. Estimated annual energy costs average £975 in Camden and £1,139 in Cheshunt. 67.8% of homes in Camden have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Cheshunt.
Camden has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 63.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £43,649.5 in Camden and £35,194.7 in Cheshunt. The median age is 39 in Camden and 41.9 in Cheshunt. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Camden and 58.9% in Cheshunt. Owner-occupancy is 28.5% in Camden versus 63.5% in Cheshunt.
| Indicator | Camden | Cheshunt |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 209,342 | 43,694 |
| Median Age | 39 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £43,649.5 | £35,194.7 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 28.5% | 63.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 57.5% | 32% |
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