Binfield vs Bourne End
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Binfield offers lower property prices by roughly 33%. Binfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Binfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Binfield
£546,490
Bourne End
£814,616
Crime Rate
Binfield
52.8
Bourne End
59.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Binfield
100.0%
Bourne End
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Binfield
460.8
Bourne End
397.3
EPC Rating
Binfield
71.9
Bourne End
71
Median Income
Binfield
£37,982
Bourne End
£36,571
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Binfield is £546,490, which is 33% less than Bourne End at £814,616. The most affordable entry point in Binfield is a flat at £272,857, while in Bourne End it is a flat at £342,075.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Bourne End (£521,917 vs £404,927).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bourne End prices grew faster — 51% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Binfield (52.8 per 1,000) compared to Bourne End (59.3 per 1,000), a 12% difference. The most common crime category in Binfield is violent-crime, while in Bourne End 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 EastBinfield has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Bourne End. Binfield has 2 schools in total, while Bourne End has 2.
Binfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bourne End School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Binfield | Bourne End |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Binfield offers faster average downloads at 460.8 Mbps, compared to 397.3 Mbps in Bourne End. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Binfield and 99% in Bourne End. Gigabit availability stands at 90.8% in Binfield and 67.8% in Bourne End.
Binfield is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (461 vs 397 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Binfield are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.9 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Bourne End. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Binfield and £1,240 in Bourne End. 69.6% of homes in Binfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.5% in Bourne End.
Binfield has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,982.3 in Binfield and £36,570.5 in Bourne End. The median age is 42.2 in Binfield and 43.5 in Bourne End. Employment rates stand at 63.9% in Binfield and 61.7% in Bourne End. Owner-occupancy is 69.7% in Binfield versus 68.1% in Bourne End.
| Indicator | Binfield | Bourne End |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,851 | 6,852 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £37,982.3 | £36,570.5 |
| Employment Rate | 63.9% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.3% | 43% |
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