Binfield vs Fleet
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Fleet is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 8% lower. For families, Binfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Binfield
£546,490
Fleet
£505,680
Crime Rate
Binfield
52.8
Fleet
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Binfield
100.0%
Fleet
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Binfield
460.8
Fleet
416.7
EPC Rating
Binfield
71.9
Fleet
72.3
Median Income
Binfield
£37,982
Fleet
£41,472
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £505,680, Fleet 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 Fleet it is a flat at £225,381.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 21% pricier in Binfield (£272,857 vs £225,381).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Binfield prices grew faster — 24% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Binfield and Fleet at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 2 schools in Binfield, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Fleet, 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.
Fleet School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Binfield | Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Fleet's 416.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Binfield and 97.8% in Fleet. Gigabit availability stands at 90.8% in Binfield and 80.5% in Fleet.
Binfield is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (461 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Fleet leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.3 (C), while Binfield averages 71.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Binfield and £1,212 in Fleet. 69.6% of homes in Binfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Fleet.
Fleet has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 69.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £41,472 in Fleet and £37,982.3 in Binfield. The median age is 42.2 in Binfield and 44.1 in Fleet. Owner-occupancy is 69.7% in Binfield versus 75.7% in Fleet. Employment rates stand at 63.9% in Binfield and 62.8% in Fleet.
| Indicator | Binfield | Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,851 | 37,800 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £37,982.3 | £41,472 |
| Employment Rate | 63.9% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 75.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.3% | 41.4% |
Location
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