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Beaconsfield vs Tring

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Residents 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.

Families 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.

MetricBeaconsfieldTring
Total Schools55
Primary34
Secondary21
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBeaconsfieldTring
Population13,86811,961
Median Age43.443
Median Household Income£35,471£34,004
Employment Rate61.6%62%
Owner Occupied70%67%
Degree-Level Qualified41%39.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Beaconsfield and Tring?
Beaconsfield and Tring are approximately 12.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beaconsfield or Tring?
Tring is cheaper, with an average house price of £1,231,865.
Is Beaconsfield or Tring safer?
Beaconsfield has the lower crime rate at 59.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Beaconsfield or Tring?
Beaconsfield has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Beaconsfield or Tring?
Beaconsfield has faster average broadband at 370.9 Mbps.

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