Beaconsfield vs Chinnor
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Chinnor is about 122% cheaper on average. Chinnor has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Beaconsfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Beaconsfield
£1,233,089
Chinnor
£556,618
Crime Rate
Beaconsfield
59.2
Chinnor
40.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beaconsfield
100.0%
Chinnor
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Beaconsfield
370.9
Chinnor
433.8
EPC Rating
Beaconsfield
70.5
Chinnor
70.7
Median Income
Beaconsfield
£35,471
Chinnor
£36,739
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Chinnor is £556,618, which is 122% less than Beaconsfield at £1,233,089. The most affordable entry point in Beaconsfield is a flat at £541,876, while in Chinnor it is a flat at £231,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 198% pricier in Beaconsfield (£1,220,605 vs £409,692).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Beaconsfield prices grew faster — 24% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 40.6 offences per 1,000 people, Chinnor is the safer of the two – 46% lower than Beaconsfield's 59.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Beaconsfield is violent-crime, while in Chinnor 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 Chinnor. Beaconsfield has 5 schools in total, while Chinnor has 2.
Beaconsfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chinnor School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Beaconsfield | Chinnor |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chinnor offers faster average downloads at 433.8 Mbps, compared to 370.9 Mbps in Beaconsfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Beaconsfield and 97.7% in Chinnor. Gigabit availability stands at 69.7% in Beaconsfield and 84.2% in Chinnor.
Chinnor is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (434 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Chinnor are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.7 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Beaconsfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Beaconsfield and £1,292 in Chinnor. 65.8% of homes in Beaconsfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Chinnor.
Beaconsfield has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,738.5 in Chinnor and £35,471 in Beaconsfield. The median age is 43.4 in Beaconsfield and 44.1 in Chinnor. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Beaconsfield and 62.2% in Chinnor. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Beaconsfield versus 70.1% in Chinnor.
| Indicator | Beaconsfield | Chinnor |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,868 | 7,268 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £36,738.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 42.3% |
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