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Beaconsfield vs Chinnor

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.

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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

The 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%.

With 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.

Beaconsfield 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.

MetricBeaconsfieldChinnor
Total Schools52
Primary32
Secondary20
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBeaconsfieldChinnor
Population13,8687,268
Median Age43.444.1
Median Household Income£35,471£36,738.5
Employment Rate61.6%62.2%
Owner Occupied70%70.1%
Degree-Level Qualified41%42.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Beaconsfield and Chinnor?
Beaconsfield and Chinnor are approximately 12.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beaconsfield or Chinnor?
Chinnor is cheaper, with an average house price of £556,618.
Is Beaconsfield or Chinnor safer?
Chinnor has the lower crime rate at 40.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Beaconsfield or Chinnor?
Beaconsfield has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Beaconsfield or Chinnor?
Chinnor has faster average broadband at 433.8 Mbps.

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