Binfield vs Burghfield Common
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Burghfield Common is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. Binfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Binfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Binfield
£546,490
Burghfield Common
£541,242
Crime Rate
Binfield
52.8
Burghfield Common
56.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Binfield
100.0%
Burghfield Common
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Binfield
460.8
Burghfield Common
398.9
EPC Rating
Binfield
71.9
Burghfield Common
71.5
Median Income
Binfield
£37,982
Burghfield Common
£37,851
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Binfield commands an average of £546,490, compared with £541,242 in Burghfield Common – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Binfield is a flat at £272,857, while in Burghfield Common it is a flat at £171,720.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 59% pricier in Binfield (£272,857 vs £171,720).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burghfield Common prices grew faster — 31% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBinfield has a crime rate of 52.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 6% lower than Burghfield Common at 56 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Binfield is violent-crime, while in Burghfield Common 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 Binfield, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Burghfield Common. There are 2 schools in Binfield and 3 in Burghfield Common.
Binfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burghfield Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Binfield | Burghfield Common |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 460.8 Mbps in Binfield and 398.9 Mbps in Burghfield Common. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Binfield and 94.1% in Burghfield Common. Gigabit availability stands at 90.8% in Binfield and 75.2% in Burghfield Common.
Binfield is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (461 vs 399 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Binfield, scoring 71.9 on average (band C) compared to 71.5 (band C) in Burghfield Common. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Binfield and £1,184 in Burghfield Common. 69.6% of homes in Binfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.5% in Burghfield Common.
Binfield has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 67.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,982.3 in Binfield and £37,850.6 in Burghfield Common. The median age is 42.2 in Binfield and 42.1 in Burghfield Common. Employment rates stand at 63.9% in Binfield and 63.4% in Burghfield Common. Owner-occupancy is 69.7% in Binfield versus 66.9% in Burghfield Common. Binfield has a population of 4,851 and Burghfield Common has 6,216.
| Indicator | Binfield | Burghfield Common |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,851 | 6,216 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 42.1 |
| Median Household Income | £37,982.3 | £37,850.6 |
| Employment Rate | 63.9% | 63.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.3% | 40% |
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