Binfield vs Pirbright
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Binfield is about 32% cheaper on average. Binfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Binfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Binfield
£546,490
Pirbright
£808,833
Crime Rate
Binfield
52.8
Pirbright
71.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Binfield
100.0%
Pirbright
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Binfield
460.8
Pirbright
262.1
EPC Rating
Binfield
71.9
Pirbright
71.6
Median Income
Binfield
£37,982
Pirbright
£39,098
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Binfield is £546,490, which is 32% less than Pirbright at £808,833. The most affordable entry point in Binfield is a flat at £272,857, while in Pirbright it is a flat at £290,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Pirbright (£1,088,000 vs £780,733).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Binfield prices grew faster — 24% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 52.8 offences per 1,000 people, Binfield is the safer of the two – 36% lower than Pirbright's 71.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Binfield is violent-crime, while in Pirbright 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 EastBinfield has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Pirbright. Binfield has 2 schools in total, while Pirbright has 1.
Binfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pirbright School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Binfield | Pirbright |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Binfield offers faster average downloads at 460.8 Mbps, compared to 262.1 Mbps in Pirbright. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Binfield and 90.6% in Pirbright. Gigabit availability stands at 90.8% in Binfield and 43.3% in Pirbright.
Binfield is the faster of the two by 76% on average download speed (461 vs 262 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Binfield are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.9 (band C) versus 71.6 (band C) in Pirbright. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Binfield and £1,175 in Pirbright. 69.6% of homes in Binfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.2% in Pirbright.
Binfield has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 67.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,097.8 in Pirbright and £37,982.3 in Binfield. The median age is 42.2 in Binfield and 42.9 in Pirbright. Employment rates stand at 63.9% in Binfield and 60.5% in Pirbright. Owner-occupancy is 69.7% in Binfield versus 68.3% in Pirbright.
| Indicator | Binfield | Pirbright |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,851 | 3,920 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £37,982.3 | £39,097.8 |
| Employment Rate | 63.9% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.7% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.3% | 40.8% |
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