Binfield vs Marlow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Binfield is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 30% lower. Binfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Binfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Binfield
£546,490
Marlow
£775,630
Crime Rate
Binfield
52.8
Marlow
59.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Binfield
100.0%
Marlow
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Binfield
460.8
Marlow
402.1
EPC Rating
Binfield
71.9
Marlow
71
Median Income
Binfield
£37,982
Marlow
£36,571
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £546,490, Binfield undercuts Marlow (£775,630) by around 30% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Binfield is a flat at £272,857, while in Marlow it is a flat at £404,566.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 35% pricier in Marlow (£624,709 vs £404,927).
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 12% lower than Marlow at 59.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Binfield is violent-crime, while in Marlow 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 Marlow, which has 8 schools, the figure is 100%.
Binfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Marlow School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Binfield | Marlow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Binfield averages 460.8 Mbps – ahead of Marlow's 402.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Binfield and 95.4% in Marlow. Gigabit availability stands at 90.8% in Binfield and 75.3% in Marlow.
Binfield is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (461 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Binfield, scoring 71.9 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Marlow. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Binfield and £1,240 in Marlow. 69.6% of homes in Binfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.5% in Marlow.
Binfield has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,982.3 in Binfield and £36,570.5 in Marlow. The median age is 42.2 in Binfield and 43.5 in Marlow. Employment rates stand at 63.9% in Binfield and 61.7% in Marlow. Owner-occupancy is 69.7% in Binfield versus 68.1% in Marlow. Binfield has a population of 4,851 and Marlow has 14,641.
| Indicator | Binfield | Marlow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,851 | 14,641 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £37,982.3 | £36,570.5 |
| Employment Rate | 63.9% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.3% | 43% |
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