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Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) vs Hazlemere

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Hazlemere offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Hazlemere has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Haddenham (buckinghamshire) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)

£511,213

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Hazlemere

£509,188

Crime Rate

Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)

59.3

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Hazlemere

59.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

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Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)

100.0%

Hazlemere

87.5%

Avg Download Speed

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Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)

374.9

Hazlemere

348.2

EPC Rating

Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)

70.5

Hazlemere

70.5

Median Income

Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)

£35,471

Hazlemere

£35,471

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in South East

Buyers will find Hazlemere more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £509,188 versus £511,213 in Haddenham (buckinghamshire). The most affordable entry point in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) is a flat at £269,889, while in Hazlemere it is a flat at £258,548.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 6% pricier in Hazlemere (£527,760 vs £496,479).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Hazlemere prices grew faster — 19% vs 7%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in South East

Crime is lower in Hazlemere (59.1 per 1,000) compared to Haddenham (buckinghamshire) (59.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) 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 South East

School quality favours Haddenham (buckinghamshire): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 87.5% in Hazlemere.

Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) 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.

MetricHaddenham (Buckinghamshire)Hazlemere
Total Schools311
Primary39
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%87.5%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) enjoy 374.9 Mbps on average, while Hazlemere lags behind at 348.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.3% of premises in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and 97.9% in Hazlemere. Gigabit availability stands at 71.5% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and 61.4% in Hazlemere.

Haddenham (buckinghamshire) is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (375 vs 348 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) is band C (score 70.5), ahead of Hazlemere's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and £1,241 in Hazlemere. 65.8% of homes in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.8% in Hazlemere.

Haddenham (buckinghamshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Haddenham (buckinghamshire) has a population of 5,603 while Hazlemere has 20,006. Median household income is £35,471 in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and £35,471 in Hazlemere. The median age is 43.4 in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and 43.4 in Hazlemere. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and 61.6% in Hazlemere.

IndicatorHaddenham (Buckinghamshire)Hazlemere
Population5,60320,006
Median Age43.443.4
Median Household Income£35,471£35,471
Employment Rate61.6%61.6%
Owner Occupied70%70%
Degree-Level Qualified41%41%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and Hazlemere?
Haddenham (buckinghamshire) and Hazlemere are approximately 12.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Haddenham (buckinghamshire) or Hazlemere?
Hazlemere is cheaper, with an average house price of £509,188.
Is Haddenham (buckinghamshire) or Hazlemere safer?
Hazlemere has the lower crime rate at 59.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Haddenham (buckinghamshire) or Hazlemere?
Haddenham (buckinghamshire) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Haddenham (buckinghamshire) or Hazlemere?
Haddenham (buckinghamshire) has faster average broadband at 374.9 Mbps.

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