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Beaconsfield vs Walter's Ash and Naphill

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Walter's Ash And Naphill offers lower property prices by roughly 76%. Beaconsfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Beaconsfield edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Beaconsfield

£1,233,089

Walter's Ash and Naphill

£700,143

Crime Rate

Beaconsfield

59.2

Walter's Ash and Naphill

59.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Beaconsfield

100.0%

Walter's Ash and Naphill

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Beaconsfield

370.9

Walter's Ash and Naphill

302.3

EPC Rating

Beaconsfield

70.5

Walter's Ash and Naphill

70.7

Median Income

Beaconsfield

£35,471

Walter's Ash and Naphill

£36,739

Buyers will find Walter's Ash And Naphill more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £700,143 versus £1,233,089 in Beaconsfield. The most affordable entry point in Beaconsfield is a flat at £541,876, while in Walter's Ash And Naphill it is a terraced at £552,025.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 121% pricier in Beaconsfield (£1,220,605 vs £552,025).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Walter's Ash And Naphill prices grew faster — 44% vs 24%.

Crime is lower in Beaconsfield (59.2 per 1,000) compared to Walter's Ash And Naphill (59.6 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Beaconsfield is violent-crime, while in Walter's Ash And Naphill it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

School quality favours Beaconsfield: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Walter's Ash And Naphill.

Beaconsfield School Inspection Breakdown

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

Walter's Ash and Naphill School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBeaconsfieldWalter's Ash and Naphill
Total Schools51
Primary31
Secondary20
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

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

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 Walter's Ash And Naphill 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 Walter's Ash And Naphill. 65.8% of homes in Beaconsfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Walter's Ash And Naphill.

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 Walter's Ash And Naphill has 3,893. Median household income is £36,738.5 in Walter's Ash And Naphill and £35,471 in Beaconsfield. The median age is 43.4 in Beaconsfield and 44.1 in Walter's Ash And Naphill. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Beaconsfield and 62.2% in Walter's Ash And Naphill.

IndicatorBeaconsfieldWalter's Ash and Naphill
Population13,8683,893
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 Walter's Ash And Naphill?
Beaconsfield and Walter's Ash And Naphill are approximately 7.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beaconsfield or Walter's Ash And Naphill?
Walter's Ash And Naphill is cheaper, with an average house price of £700,143.
Is Beaconsfield or Walter's Ash And Naphill safer?
Beaconsfield has the lower crime rate at 59.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Beaconsfield or Walter's Ash And Naphill?
Beaconsfield has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Beaconsfield or Walter's Ash And Naphill?
Beaconsfield has faster average broadband at 370.9 Mbps.

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