Beaconsfield vs Walter's Ash and Naphill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers 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 & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool 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.
| Metric | Beaconsfield | Walter's Ash and Naphill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Beaconsfield | Walter's Ash and Naphill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,868 | 3,893 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £35,471 | £36,738.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.6% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 41% | 42.3% |
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