Binfield vs Twyford (Wokingham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Twyford (wokingham) is about 27% cheaper on average. Twyford (wokingham) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Binfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Binfield
£546,490
Twyford (Wokingham)
£429,240
Crime Rate
Binfield
52.8
Twyford (Wokingham)
40.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Binfield
100.0%
Twyford (Wokingham)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Binfield
460.8
Twyford (Wokingham)
402.4
EPC Rating
Binfield
71.9
Twyford (Wokingham)
71.9
Median Income
Binfield
£37,982
Twyford (Wokingham)
£37,982
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Twyford (wokingham) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £429,240 versus £546,490 in Binfield. The most affordable entry point in Binfield is a flat at £272,857, while in Twyford (wokingham) it is a flat at £220,277.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 35% pricier in Binfield (£780,733 vs £576,410).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Twyford (wokingham) prices grew faster — 26% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 40.5 offences per 1,000 people, Twyford (wokingham) is the safer of the two – 30% lower than Binfield's 52.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Binfield is violent-crime, while in Twyford (wokingham) 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 favours Binfield: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Twyford (wokingham).
Binfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Twyford (Wokingham) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Binfield | Twyford (Wokingham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Binfield enjoy 460.8 Mbps on average, while Twyford (wokingham) lags behind at 402.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Binfield and 95.7% in Twyford (wokingham). Gigabit availability stands at 90.8% in Binfield and 75.1% in Twyford (wokingham).
Binfield is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (461 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Binfield is band C (score 71.9), ahead of Twyford (wokingham)'s band C (score 71.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Binfield and £1,169 in Twyford (wokingham). 69.6% of homes in Binfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.6% in Twyford (wokingham).
Binfield has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 69.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Binfield has a population of 4,851 while Twyford (wokingham) has 8,072. Median household income is £37,982.3 in Binfield and £37,982.3 in Twyford (wokingham). The median age is 42.2 in Binfield and 42.2 in Twyford (wokingham). Employment rates stand at 63.9% in Binfield and 63.9% in Twyford (wokingham).
| Indicator | Binfield | Twyford (Wokingham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,851 | 8,072 |
| 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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