Binfield vs Charvil
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Binfield is about 20% cheaper on average. Charvil has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Binfield
£546,490
Charvil
£683,121
Crime Rate
Binfield
52.8
Charvil
40.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Binfield
100.0%
Charvil
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Binfield
460.8
Charvil
402.4
EPC Rating
Binfield
71.9
Charvil
71.9
Median Income
Binfield
£37,982
Charvil
£37,982
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Binfield is £546,490, which is 20% less than Charvil at £683,121. The most affordable entry point in Binfield is a flat at £272,857, while in Charvil it is a flat at £257,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 6% pricier in Binfield (£272,857 vs £257,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Binfield prices grew faster — 24% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 40.2 offences per 1,000 people, Charvil is the safer of the two – 31% lower than Binfield's 52.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Binfield is violent-crime, while in Charvil 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 EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Binfield and Charvil. Binfield has 2 schools and Charvil has 0 schools.
Binfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Charvil School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Binfield | Charvil |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 0 |
| Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Binfield offers faster average downloads at 460.8 Mbps, compared to 402.4 Mbps in Charvil. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Binfield and 95.7% in Charvil. Gigabit availability stands at 90.8% in Binfield and 75.1% in Charvil.
Binfield is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (461 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Binfield are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.9 (band C) versus 71.9 (band C) in Charvil. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Binfield and £1,169 in Charvil. 69.6% of homes in Binfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.6% in Charvil.
Binfield has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 69.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,982.3 in Binfield and £37,982.3 in Charvil. The median age is 42.2 in Binfield and 42.2 in Charvil. Employment rates stand at 63.9% in Binfield and 63.9% in Charvil. Owner-occupancy is 69.7% in Binfield versus 69.7% in Charvil.
| Indicator | Binfield | Charvil |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,851 | 3,158 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £37,982.3 | £37,982.3 |
| Employment Rate | 63.9% | 63.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.3% | 42.3% |
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