Chesham vs Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Chesham is about 0% cheaper on average. Chesham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chesham
£509,520
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
£511,213
Crime Rate
Chesham
59.3
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
59.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chesham
100.0%
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chesham
395.3
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
374.9
EPC Rating
Chesham
70.8
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
70.5
Median Income
Chesham
£34,004
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)
£35,471
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Chesham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £509,520 versus £511,213 in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). The most affordable entry point in Chesham is a flat at £242,071, while in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) it is a flat at £269,889.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Chesham (£927,685 vs £760,085).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chesham prices grew faster — 28% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 59.3 offences per 1,000 people, Chesham is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Haddenham (buckinghamshire)'s 59.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chesham is violent-crime, while in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) 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 South EastSchool quality favours Chesham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire).
Chesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chesham | Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 3 |
| Primary | 6 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Chesham enjoy 395.3 Mbps on average, while Haddenham (buckinghamshire) lags behind at 374.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Chesham and 91.3% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Chesham and 71.5% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire).
Chesham is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (395 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Chesham is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Haddenham (buckinghamshire)'s band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Chesham and £1,241 in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). 68.4% of homes in Chesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.8% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire).
Chesham has more energy-efficient housing — 68.4% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Chesham has a population of 23,691 while Haddenham (buckinghamshire) has 5,603. Median household income is £35,471 in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and £34,004 in Chesham. The median age is 43 in Chesham and 43.4 in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). Employment rates stand at 62% in Chesham and 61.6% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire).
| Indicator | Chesham | Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,691 | 5,603 |
| Median Age | 43 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £34,004 | £35,471 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 61.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.4% | 41% |
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