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Beaconsfield vs Chalfont St Giles

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Chalfont St Giles is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 32% lower. Beaconsfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Beaconsfield edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Beaconsfield

£1,233,089

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Chalfont St Giles

£931,906

Crime Rate

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Beaconsfield

59.2

Chalfont St Giles

59.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Beaconsfield

100.0%

Chalfont St Giles

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

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Beaconsfield

370.9

Chalfont St Giles

322.1

EPC Rating

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Beaconsfield

70.5

Chalfont St Giles

70.4

Median Income

Beaconsfield

£35,471

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Chalfont St Giles

£37,421

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in South East

Property in Beaconsfield commands an average of £1,233,089, compared with £931,906 in Chalfont St Giles – a difference of 32%. The most affordable entry point in Beaconsfield is a flat at £541,876, while in Chalfont St Giles it is a terraced at £481,052.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 154% pricier in Beaconsfield (£1,220,605 vs £481,052).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Beaconsfield prices grew faster — 24% vs 16%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in South East

Beaconsfield has a crime rate of 59.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Chalfont St Giles at 59.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Beaconsfield is violent-crime, while in Chalfont St Giles 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 East

Families may prefer Beaconsfield, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Chalfont St Giles. There are 5 schools in Beaconsfield and 2 in Chalfont St Giles.

Beaconsfield School Inspection Breakdown

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

Chalfont St Giles School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBeaconsfieldChalfont St Giles
Total Schools52
Primary32
Secondary20
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 370.9 Mbps in Beaconsfield and 322.1 Mbps in Chalfont St Giles. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Beaconsfield and 94.4% in Chalfont St Giles. Gigabit availability stands at 69.7% in Beaconsfield and 58.2% in Chalfont St Giles.

Beaconsfield is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (371 vs 322 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Beaconsfield, scoring 70.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Chalfont St Giles. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Beaconsfield and £1,277 in Chalfont St Giles. 65.8% of homes in Beaconsfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Chalfont St Giles.

Beaconsfield has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 63% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £37,421 in Chalfont St Giles and £35,471 in Beaconsfield. The median age is 43.4 in Beaconsfield and 43.3 in Chalfont St Giles. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Beaconsfield and 62.1% in Chalfont St Giles. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Beaconsfield versus 70.5% in Chalfont St Giles. Beaconsfield has a population of 13,868 and Chalfont St Giles has 4,707.

IndicatorBeaconsfieldChalfont St Giles
Population13,8684,707
Median Age43.443.3
Median Household Income£35,471£37,421
Employment Rate61.6%62.1%
Owner Occupied70%70.5%
Degree-Level Qualified41%41.9%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Beaconsfield and Chalfont St Giles?
Beaconsfield and Chalfont St Giles are approximately 3.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beaconsfield or Chalfont St Giles?
Chalfont St Giles is cheaper, with an average house price of £931,906.
Is Beaconsfield or Chalfont St Giles safer?
Beaconsfield has the lower crime rate at 59.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Beaconsfield or Chalfont St Giles?
Beaconsfield has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Beaconsfield or Chalfont St Giles?
Beaconsfield has faster average broadband at 370.9 Mbps.

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