Ash and Ash Vale vs Binfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Ash And Ash Vale is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 23% lower. Binfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Binfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ash and Ash Vale
£421,078
Binfield
£546,490
Crime Rate
Ash and Ash Vale
72.0
Binfield
52.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ash and Ash Vale
83.3%
Binfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ash and Ash Vale
449.8
Binfield
460.8
EPC Rating
Ash and Ash Vale
70.6
Binfield
71.9
Median Income
Ash and Ash Vale
£37,465
Binfield
£37,982
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £421,078, Ash And Ash Vale undercuts Binfield (£546,490) by around 23% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ash And Ash Vale is a flat at £207,175, while in Binfield it is a flat at £272,857.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Binfield (£780,733 vs £556,523).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Binfield prices grew faster — 24% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBinfield has a crime rate of 52.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 36% lower than Ash And Ash Vale at 72 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ash And Ash Vale 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 EastOf the 8 schools in Ash And Ash Vale, 83.3% are in the top two inspection bands. In Binfield, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Ash and Ash Vale School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 8 schools (7 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 | Ash and Ash Vale | Binfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 2 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Binfield averages 460.8 Mbps – ahead of Ash And Ash Vale's 449.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Ash And Ash Vale and 97% in Binfield. Gigabit availability stands at 88.2% in Ash And Ash Vale and 90.8% in Binfield.
Binfield is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (461 vs 450 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Binfield, scoring 71.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Ash And Ash Vale. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,200 in Ash And Ash Vale and £1,169 in Binfield. 66.4% of homes in Ash And Ash Vale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.6% in Binfield.
Binfield has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,982.3 in Binfield and £37,464.7 in Ash And Ash Vale. The median age is 42.5 in Ash And Ash Vale and 42.2 in Binfield. Employment rates stand at 61.9% in Ash And Ash Vale and 63.9% in Binfield. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Ash And Ash Vale versus 69.7% in Binfield. Ash And Ash Vale has a population of 24,145 and Binfield has 4,851.
| Indicator | Ash and Ash Vale | Binfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,145 | 4,851 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £37,464.7 | £37,982.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.9% | 63.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.7% | 42.3% |
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