Bourne End vs Charvil
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Charvil is about 19% cheaper on average. Charvil has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bourne End
£814,616
Charvil
£683,121
Crime Rate
Bourne End
59.3
Charvil
40.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bourne End
100.0%
Charvil
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bourne End
397.3
Charvil
402.4
EPC Rating
Bourne End
71
Charvil
71.9
Median Income
Bourne End
£36,571
Charvil
£37,982
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Charvil is £683,121, which is 19% less than Bourne End at £814,616. The most affordable entry point in Bourne End is a flat at £342,075, while in Charvil it is a flat at £257,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Bourne End (£342,075 vs £257,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bourne End prices grew faster — 51% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 40.2 offences per 1,000 people, Charvil is the safer of the two – 48% lower than Bourne End's 59.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bourne End is violent-crime, while in Charvil 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 data is not fully available for both Bourne End and Charvil. Bourne End has 2 schools and Charvil has 0 schools.
Bourne End School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Charvil School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bourne End | Charvil |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 0 |
| Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Charvil offers faster average downloads at 402.4 Mbps, compared to 397.3 Mbps in Bourne End. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99% of premises in Bourne End and 95.7% in Charvil. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Bourne End and 75.1% in Charvil.
Charvil is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (402 vs 397 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Charvil are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.9 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Bourne End. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,240 in Bourne End and £1,169 in Charvil. 66.5% of homes in Bourne End have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.6% in Charvil.
Charvil 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 Charvil and £36,570.5 in Bourne End. The median age is 43.5 in Bourne End and 42.2 in Charvil. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Bourne End and 63.9% in Charvil. Owner-occupancy is 68.1% in Bourne End versus 69.7% in Charvil.
| Indicator | Bourne End | Charvil |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,852 | 3,158 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £36,570.5 | £37,982.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 63.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43% | 42.3% |
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