Beaconsfield vs Bushey

Property in Beaconsfield commands an average of £1,233,089, compared with £633,758 in Bushey – a difference of 95%. The most affordable entry point in Beaconsfield is a flat at £541,876, while in Bushey it is a flat at £359,714.

Residents of Beaconsfield experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.2 per 1,000 versus 75.5 per 1,000 in Bushey. The most common crime category in Beaconsfield is violent-crime, while in Bushey it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Beaconsfield, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Bushey. There are 5 schools in Beaconsfield and 12 in Bushey.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 426.2 Mbps in Bushey and 370.9 Mbps in Beaconsfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Beaconsfield and 98.3% in Bushey. Gigabit availability stands at 69.7% in Beaconsfield and 81.9% in Bushey.

→Bushey is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (426 vs 371 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bushey leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Beaconsfield averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Beaconsfield and £1,076 in Bushey. 65.8% of homes in Beaconsfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Bushey.

→Beaconsfield has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,471 in Beaconsfield and £35,125.7 in Bushey. The median age is 43.4 in Beaconsfield and 40.7 in Bushey. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Beaconsfield versus 59.4% in Bushey. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Beaconsfield and 62% in Bushey.

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