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Beaconsfield vs High Wycombe

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, High Wycombe offers lower property prices by roughly 146%. Beaconsfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Beaconsfield edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Beaconsfield

£1,233,089

High Wycombe

£501,701

Crime Rate

Beaconsfield

59.2

High Wycombe

59.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Beaconsfield

100.0%

High Wycombe

81.2%

Avg Download Speed

Beaconsfield

370.9

High Wycombe

408.6

EPC Rating

Beaconsfield

70.5

High Wycombe

70.5

Median Income

Beaconsfield

£35,471

High Wycombe

£35,471

The average house price in High Wycombe is £501,701, which is 146% less than Beaconsfield at £1,233,089. The most affordable entry point in Beaconsfield is a flat at £541,876, while in High Wycombe it is a flat at £238,035.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 210% pricier in Beaconsfield (£1,220,605 vs £393,819).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, High Wycombe prices grew faster — 31% vs 24%.

With 59.2 offences per 1,000 people, Beaconsfield is the safer of the two – 0% lower than High Wycombe's 59.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Beaconsfield is violent-crime, while in High Wycombe 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 81.2% in High Wycombe. Beaconsfield has 5 schools in total, while High Wycombe has 22.

Beaconsfield School Inspection Breakdown

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

High Wycombe School Inspection Breakdown

81.2% of 22 schools (16 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBeaconsfieldHigh Wycombe
Total Schools522
Primary316
Secondary26
% Top two bands100%81.2%

Broadband & Connectivity

High Wycombe offers faster average downloads at 408.6 Mbps, compared to 370.9 Mbps in Beaconsfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Beaconsfield and 99.3% in High Wycombe. Gigabit availability stands at 69.7% in Beaconsfield and 73.2% in High Wycombe.

High Wycombe is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (409 vs 371 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Beaconsfield are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in High Wycombe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Beaconsfield and £1,241 in High Wycombe. 65.8% of homes in Beaconsfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.8% in High Wycombe.

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

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,471 in Beaconsfield and £35,471 in High Wycombe. The median age is 43.4 in Beaconsfield and 43.4 in High Wycombe. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Beaconsfield and 61.6% in High Wycombe. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Beaconsfield versus 70% in High Wycombe.

IndicatorBeaconsfieldHigh Wycombe
Population13,86883,541
Median Age43.443.4
Median Household Income£35,471£35,471
Employment Rate61.6%61.6%
Owner Occupied70%70%
Degree-Level Qualified41%41%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Beaconsfield and High Wycombe?
Beaconsfield and High Wycombe are approximately 4.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beaconsfield or High Wycombe?
High Wycombe is cheaper, with an average house price of £501,701.
Is Beaconsfield or High Wycombe safer?
Beaconsfield has the lower crime rate at 59.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Beaconsfield or High Wycombe?
Beaconsfield has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Beaconsfield or High Wycombe?
High Wycombe has faster average broadband at 408.6 Mbps.

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