Beaconsfield vs Charvil
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Charvil is about 81% cheaper on average. Charvil has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Beaconsfield
£1,233,089
Charvil
£683,121
Crime Rate
Beaconsfield
59.2
Charvil
40.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beaconsfield
100.0%
Charvil
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Beaconsfield
370.9
Charvil
402.4
EPC Rating
Beaconsfield
70.5
Charvil
71.9
Median Income
Beaconsfield
£35,471
Charvil
£37,982
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Charvil is £683,121, which is 81% less than Beaconsfield at £1,233,089. The most affordable entry point in Beaconsfield is a flat at £541,876, while in Charvil it is a flat at £257,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 190% pricier in Beaconsfield (£1,220,605 vs £420,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Beaconsfield prices grew faster — 24% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Charvil (40.2 per 1,000) compared to Beaconsfield (59.2 per 1,000), a 47% difference. The most common crime category in Beaconsfield is violent-crime, while in Charvil 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 EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Beaconsfield and Charvil. Beaconsfield has 5 schools and Charvil has 0 schools.
Beaconsfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Charvil School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Beaconsfield | Charvil |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 0 |
| Primary | 3 | 0 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Charvil offers faster average downloads at 402.4 Mbps, compared to 370.9 Mbps in Beaconsfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Beaconsfield and 95.7% in Charvil. Gigabit availability stands at 69.7% in Beaconsfield and 75.1% in Charvil.
Charvil is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (402 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Charvil 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 Charvil. 65.8% of homes in Beaconsfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.6% in Charvil.
Charvil 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 Charvil and £35,471 in Beaconsfield. The median age is 43.4 in Beaconsfield and 42.2 in Charvil. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Beaconsfield and 63.9% in Charvil. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Beaconsfield versus 69.7% in Charvil.
| Indicator | Beaconsfield | Charvil |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,868 | 3,158 |
| 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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