Binfield vs Caversham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Caversham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 8% lower. Binfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Binfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Binfield
£546,490
Caversham
£504,204
Crime Rate
Binfield
52.8
Caversham
95.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Binfield
100.0%
Caversham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Binfield
460.8
Caversham
435.8
EPC Rating
Binfield
71.9
Caversham
71.3
Median Income
Binfield
£37,982
Caversham
£36,987
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £504,204, Caversham undercuts Binfield (£546,490) by around 8% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Binfield is a flat at £272,857, while in Caversham it is a flat at £267,554.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 8% pricier in Caversham (£557,548 vs £514,971).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Binfield prices grew faster — 24% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBinfield has a crime rate of 52.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 81% lower than Caversham at 95.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Binfield is violent-crime, while in Caversham 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 Caversham, which has 10 schools, the figure is 100%.
Binfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Caversham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Binfield | Caversham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 10 |
| Primary | 1 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Binfield averages 460.8 Mbps – ahead of Caversham's 435.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Binfield and 97.8% in Caversham. Gigabit availability stands at 90.8% in Binfield and 84.7% in Caversham.
Binfield is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (461 vs 436 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Binfield leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.9 (C), while Caversham averages 71.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Binfield and £1,180 in Caversham. 69.6% of homes in Binfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.7% in Caversham.
Binfield has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,982.3 in Binfield and £36,987.3 in Caversham. The median age is 42.2 in Binfield and 41.7 in Caversham. Owner-occupancy is 69.7% in Binfield versus 65.5% in Caversham. Employment rates stand at 63.9% in Binfield and 63.1% in Caversham.
| Indicator | Binfield | Caversham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,851 | 33,038 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £37,982.3 | £36,987.3 |
| Employment Rate | 63.9% | 63.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 65.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.3% | 43.4% |
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