Binfield vs Maidenhead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Binfield wins on house prices with a 14% gap. Binfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Binfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Binfield
£546,490
Maidenhead
£632,300
Crime Rate
Binfield
52.8
Maidenhead
58.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Binfield
100.0%
Maidenhead
81.2%
Avg Download Speed
Binfield
460.8
Maidenhead
398.4
EPC Rating
Binfield
71.9
Maidenhead
71.3
Median Income
Binfield
£37,982
Maidenhead
£35,553
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Maidenhead commands an average of £632,300, compared with £546,490 in Binfield – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Binfield is a flat at £272,857, while in Maidenhead it is a flat at £315,018.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Maidenhead (£494,460 vs £404,927).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Binfield prices grew faster — 24% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Binfield experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.8 per 1,000 versus 58.2 per 1,000 in Maidenhead. The most common crime category in Binfield is violent-crime, while in Maidenhead 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 EastFamilies may prefer Binfield, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 81.2% in Maidenhead. There are 2 schools in Binfield and 22 in Maidenhead.
Binfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Maidenhead School Inspection Breakdown
81.2% of 22 schools (17 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Binfield | Maidenhead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 22 |
| Primary | 1 | 17 |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 81.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 460.8 Mbps in Binfield and 398.4 Mbps in Maidenhead. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Binfield and 97.5% in Maidenhead. Gigabit availability stands at 90.8% in Binfield and 72.9% in Maidenhead.
Binfield is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (461 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Binfield, scoring 71.9 on average (band C) compared to 71.3 (band C) in Maidenhead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Binfield and £1,143 in Maidenhead. 69.6% of homes in Binfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Maidenhead.
Binfield has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 69.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,982.3 in Binfield and £35,552.7 in Maidenhead. The median age is 42.2 in Binfield and 40.9 in Maidenhead. Employment rates stand at 63.9% in Binfield and 61.8% in Maidenhead. Owner-occupancy is 69.7% in Binfield versus 61.6% in Maidenhead. Binfield has a population of 4,851 and Maidenhead has 67,391.
| Indicator | Binfield | Maidenhead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,851 | 67,391 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 40.9 |
| Median Household Income | £37,982.3 | £35,552.7 |
| Employment Rate | 63.9% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.3% | 40.3% |
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