Addlestone vs Binfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Addlestone offers lower property prices by roughly 18%. Binfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addlestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addlestone
£446,654
Binfield
£546,490
Crime Rate
Addlestone
70.8
Binfield
52.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addlestone
100.0%
Binfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addlestone
438.2
Binfield
460.8
EPC Rating
Addlestone
73
Binfield
71.9
Median Income
Addlestone
£38,797
Binfield
£37,982
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Addlestone is £446,654, which is 18% less than Binfield at £546,490. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Binfield it is a flat at £272,857.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 17% pricier in Binfield (£780,733 vs £651,409).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Binfield prices grew faster — 24% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 52.8 offences per 1,000 people, Binfield is the safer of the two – 34% lower than Addlestone's 70.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Addlestone is violent-crime, while in Binfield 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 EastAddlestone has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Binfield. Addlestone has 4 schools in total, while Binfield has 2.
Addlestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Binfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addlestone | Binfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Binfield offers faster average downloads at 460.8 Mbps, compared to 438.2 Mbps in Addlestone. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 97% in Binfield. Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 90.8% in Binfield.
Binfield is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (461 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Addlestone are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73 (band C) versus 71.9 (band C) in Binfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £1,169 in Binfield. 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.6% in Binfield.
Addlestone has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 69.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,796.5 in Addlestone and £37,982.3 in Binfield. The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 42.2 in Binfield. Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 63.9% in Binfield. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addlestone versus 69.7% in Binfield.
| Indicator | Addlestone | Binfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,748 | 4,851 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £38,796.5 | £37,982.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 63.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 42.3% |
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