Beaconsfield vs Binfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Binfield is about 126% cheaper on average. Binfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Beaconsfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Beaconsfield
£1,233,089
Binfield
£546,490
Crime Rate
Beaconsfield
59.2
Binfield
52.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beaconsfield
100.0%
Binfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Beaconsfield
370.9
Binfield
460.8
EPC Rating
Beaconsfield
70.5
Binfield
71.9
Median Income
Beaconsfield
£35,471
Binfield
£37,982
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Binfield is £546,490, which is 126% less than Beaconsfield at £1,233,089. The most affordable entry point in Beaconsfield is a flat at £541,876, while in Binfield it is a flat at £272,857.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 201% pricier in Beaconsfield (£1,220,605 vs £404,927).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Beaconsfield prices grew faster — 24% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 52.8 offences per 1,000 people, Binfield is the safer of the two – 12% lower than Beaconsfield's 59.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Beaconsfield 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 EastBeaconsfield has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Binfield. Beaconsfield has 5 schools in total, while Binfield has 2.
Beaconsfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 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 | Beaconsfield | Binfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Binfield offers faster average downloads at 460.8 Mbps, compared to 370.9 Mbps in Beaconsfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Beaconsfield and 97% in Binfield. Gigabit availability stands at 69.7% in Beaconsfield and 90.8% in Binfield.
Binfield is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (461 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Binfield are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.9 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Beaconsfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Beaconsfield and £1,169 in Binfield. 65.8% of homes in Beaconsfield 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 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,982.3 in Binfield and £35,471 in Beaconsfield. The median age is 43.4 in Beaconsfield and 42.2 in Binfield. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Beaconsfield and 63.9% in Binfield. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Beaconsfield versus 69.7% in Binfield.
| Indicator | Beaconsfield | Binfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,868 | 4,851 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £37,982.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 63.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 42.3% |
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