Beaconsfield vs Tring
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Tring wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Beaconsfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Beaconsfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Beaconsfield
£1,233,089
Tring
£1,231,865
Crime Rate
Beaconsfield
59.2
Tring
68.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beaconsfield
100.0%
Tring
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Beaconsfield
370.9
Tring
364.8
EPC Rating
Beaconsfield
70.5
Tring
70.8
Median Income
Beaconsfield
£35,471
Tring
£34,004
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Beaconsfield commands an average of £1,233,089, compared with £1,231,865 in Tring – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Beaconsfield is a flat at £541,876, while in Tring it is a flat at £266,036.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 171% pricier in Beaconsfield (£1,220,605 vs £450,806).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tring prices grew faster — 143% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Beaconsfield experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.2 per 1,000 versus 68.8 per 1,000 in Tring. The most common crime category in Beaconsfield is violent-crime, while in Tring 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 EastFamilies may prefer Beaconsfield, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Tring. There are 5 schools in Beaconsfield and 5 in Tring.
Beaconsfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tring School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Beaconsfield | Tring |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 370.9 Mbps in Beaconsfield and 364.8 Mbps in Tring. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Beaconsfield and 90.3% in Tring. Gigabit availability stands at 69.7% in Beaconsfield and 69% in Tring.
Beaconsfield is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (371 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Tring, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Beaconsfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Beaconsfield and £1,176 in Tring. 65.8% of homes in Beaconsfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.4% in Tring.
Tring has more energy-efficient housing — 68.4% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,471 in Beaconsfield and £34,004 in Tring. The median age is 43.4 in Beaconsfield and 43 in Tring. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Beaconsfield and 62% in Tring. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Beaconsfield versus 67% in Tring. Beaconsfield has a population of 13,868 and Tring has 11,961.
| Indicator | Beaconsfield | Tring |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,868 | 11,961 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £34,004 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 39.4% |
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