Binfield vs Byfleet
Which is better to live in? Distance: 15.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Binfield is about 11% cheaper on average. Byfleet has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Binfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Binfield
£546,490
Byfleet
£613,958
Crime Rate
Binfield
52.8
Byfleet
51.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Binfield
100.0%
Byfleet
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Binfield
460.8
Byfleet
464.1
EPC Rating
Binfield
71.9
Byfleet
72
Median Income
Binfield
£37,982
Byfleet
£40,032
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Binfield is £546,490, which is 11% less than Byfleet at £613,958. The most affordable entry point in Binfield is a flat at £272,857, while in Byfleet it is a flat at £280,494.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 17% pricier in Byfleet (£945,854 vs £780,733).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Binfield prices grew faster — 24% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Byfleet (51.1 per 1,000) compared to Binfield (52.8 per 1,000), a 3% difference. The most common crime category in Binfield is violent-crime, while in Byfleet 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 Byfleet. Binfield has 2 schools in total, while Byfleet has 3.
Binfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Byfleet School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Binfield | Byfleet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Byfleet offers faster average downloads at 464.1 Mbps, compared to 460.8 Mbps in Binfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Binfield and 99.6% in Byfleet. Gigabit availability stands at 90.8% in Binfield and 89.8% in Byfleet.
Byfleet is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (464 vs 461 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Byfleet are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72 (band C) versus 71.9 (band C) in Binfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Binfield and £1,176 in Byfleet. 69.6% of homes in Binfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.1% in Byfleet.
Binfield has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 67.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £40,031.7 in Byfleet and £37,982.3 in Binfield. The median age is 42.2 in Binfield and 42.6 in Byfleet. Employment rates stand at 63.9% in Binfield and 61.2% in Byfleet. Owner-occupancy is 69.7% in Binfield versus 68% in Byfleet.
| Indicator | Binfield | Byfleet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,851 | 14,187 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £37,982.3 | £40,031.7 |
| Employment Rate | 63.9% | 61.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 68% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.3% | 44% |
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