Binfield vs Camberley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Binfield wins on house prices with a 23% gap. Camberley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Binfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Binfield
£546,490
Camberley
£706,909
Crime Rate
Binfield
52.8
Camberley
52.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Binfield
100.0%
Camberley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Binfield
460.8
Camberley
442.9
EPC Rating
Binfield
71.9
Camberley
71.8
Median Income
Binfield
£37,982
Camberley
£38,501
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £546,490, Binfield undercuts Camberley (£706,909) by around 23% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Binfield is a flat at £272,857, while in Camberley it is a flat at £220,722.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Binfield (£272,857 vs £220,722).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Camberley prices grew faster — 67% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Camberley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.5 per 1,000 versus 52.8 per 1,000 in Binfield. The most common crime category in Binfield is violent-crime, while in Camberley 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 EastOf the 2 schools in Binfield, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Camberley, which has 11 schools, the figure is 100%.
Binfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Camberley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Binfield | Camberley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 11 |
| Primary | 1 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Binfield averages 460.8 Mbps – ahead of Camberley's 442.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Binfield and 99.2% in Camberley. Gigabit availability stands at 90.8% in Binfield and 86.3% in Camberley.
Binfield is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (461 vs 443 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Binfield leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.9 (C), while Camberley averages 71.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Binfield and £1,202 in Camberley. 69.6% of homes in Binfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.1% in Camberley.
Camberley has more energy-efficient housing — 71.1% reach band C or above, vs 69.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,500.5 in Camberley and £37,982.3 in Binfield. The median age is 42.2 in Binfield and 42.8 in Camberley. Owner-occupancy is 69.7% in Binfield versus 70.4% in Camberley. Employment rates stand at 63.9% in Binfield and 64% in Camberley.
| Indicator | Binfield | Camberley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,851 | 36,787 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £37,982.3 | £38,500.5 |
| Employment Rate | 63.9% | 64% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.3% | 37.4% |
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