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Area guide · Buckinghamshire

Living in Beaconsfield

A snapshot of life in Beaconsfield, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Beaconsfield is a village in Buckinghamshire, South East with a population of 13,868. The average house price is £1,233,089 and the overall crime rate is 59.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Beaconsfield ranks

Population

13,868

Avg House Price

£1,233,089

Crime Rate

59.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

371 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£35,471

Median Age

43.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Beaconsfield's detached homes (£1,633,934) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£541,876).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Beaconsfield prices have risen 24% over the last 9 years (£993,285 → £1,233,089).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£1,633,934£1,457,500118
Semi-Detached£769,757£765,00050
Terraced£1,220,605£590,00039
Flat£541,876£411,00044

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Beaconsfield is 59.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Beaconsfield: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools5
Primary3
Secondary2
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Beaconsfield High SchoolSecondaryOutstanding
Butlers Court SchoolPrimaryGood
Holtspur School & Pre-SchoolPrimaryGood
St Mary and All Saints CofE Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
The Beaconsfield SchoolSecondaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Beaconsfield averages 371 Mbps — 271% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Beaconsfield homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 65.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.5
% Rated C or Above65.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,241

Demographics & Economy

Population13,868
Median Age43.4
Median Household Income£35,471
Employment Rate61.6%
Owner Occupied70%
Degree-Level Qualified41%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Beaconsfield?
The average house price in Beaconsfield is £1,233,089 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Beaconsfield?
The most affordable entry point in Beaconsfield is a flat, with an average price of £541,876.
Is Beaconsfield a safe place to live?
Beaconsfield has a recorded crime rate of 59.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Beaconsfield?
Beaconsfield has 5 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Beaconsfield?
Average broadband download speeds in Beaconsfield are around 371 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95% of premises.
How big is Beaconsfield?
Beaconsfield is a settlement in Buckinghamshire with a population of approximately 13,868.

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