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Beaconsfield vs Stokenchurch

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Stokenchurch is about 242% cheaper on average. Stokenchurch has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Beaconsfield

£1,233,089

Stokenchurch

£360,075

Crime Rate

Beaconsfield

59.2

Stokenchurch

58.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Beaconsfield

100.0%

Stokenchurch

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Beaconsfield

370.9

Stokenchurch

302.3

EPC Rating

Beaconsfield

70.5

Stokenchurch

70.7

Median Income

Beaconsfield

£35,471

Stokenchurch

£36,739

Buyers will find Stokenchurch more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £360,075 versus £1,233,089 in Beaconsfield. The most affordable entry point in Beaconsfield is a flat at £541,876, while in Stokenchurch it is a flat at £218,895.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 236% pricier in Beaconsfield (£1,220,605 vs £363,729).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Beaconsfield prices grew faster — 24% vs -10%.

Crime is lower in Stokenchurch (58.8 per 1,000) compared to Beaconsfield (59.2 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Beaconsfield is violent-crime, while in Stokenchurch it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality data is not fully available for both Beaconsfield and Stokenchurch. Beaconsfield has 5 schools and Stokenchurch has 1 schools.

Beaconsfield School Inspection Breakdown

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

Stokenchurch School Inspection Breakdown

MetricBeaconsfieldStokenchurch
Total Schools51
Primary31
Secondary20
% Top two bands100%N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Beaconsfield enjoy 370.9 Mbps on average, while Stokenchurch lags behind at 302.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Beaconsfield and 91.1% in Stokenchurch. Gigabit availability stands at 69.7% in Beaconsfield and 53.7% in Stokenchurch.

Beaconsfield is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (371 vs 302 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Stokenchurch is band C (score 70.7), ahead of Beaconsfield's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Beaconsfield and £1,292 in Stokenchurch. 65.8% of homes in Beaconsfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Stokenchurch.

Beaconsfield has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Beaconsfield has a population of 13,868 while Stokenchurch has 4,351. Median household income is £36,738.5 in Stokenchurch and £35,471 in Beaconsfield. The median age is 43.4 in Beaconsfield and 44.1 in Stokenchurch. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Beaconsfield and 62.2% in Stokenchurch.

IndicatorBeaconsfieldStokenchurch
Population13,8684,351
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 Stokenchurch?
Beaconsfield and Stokenchurch are approximately 11.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beaconsfield or Stokenchurch?
Stokenchurch is cheaper, with an average house price of £360,075.
Is Beaconsfield or Stokenchurch safer?
Stokenchurch has the lower crime rate at 58.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Beaconsfield or Stokenchurch?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Beaconsfield or Stokenchurch?
Beaconsfield has faster average broadband at 370.9 Mbps.

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