Bourne End vs Chinnor
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Chinnor is about 46% cheaper on average. Chinnor has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bourne End edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bourne End
£814,616
Chinnor
£556,618
Crime Rate
Bourne End
59.3
Chinnor
40.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bourne End
100.0%
Chinnor
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bourne End
397.3
Chinnor
433.8
EPC Rating
Bourne End
71
Chinnor
70.7
Median Income
Bourne End
£36,571
Chinnor
£36,739
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Chinnor is £556,618, which is 46% less than Bourne End at £814,616. The most affordable entry point in Bourne End is a flat at £342,075, while in Chinnor it is a flat at £231,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 48% pricier in Bourne End (£342,075 vs £231,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bourne End prices grew faster — 51% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Chinnor (40.6 per 1,000) compared to Bourne End (59.3 per 1,000), a 46% difference. The most common crime category in Bourne End is violent-crime, while in Chinnor 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 EastBourne End has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Chinnor. Bourne End has 2 schools in total, while Chinnor has 2.
Bourne End School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chinnor School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bourne End | Chinnor |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chinnor offers faster average downloads at 433.8 Mbps, compared to 397.3 Mbps in Bourne End. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99% of premises in Bourne End and 97.7% in Chinnor. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Bourne End and 84.2% in Chinnor.
Chinnor is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (434 vs 397 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bourne End are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Chinnor. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,240 in Bourne End and £1,292 in Chinnor. 66.5% of homes in Bourne End have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Chinnor.
Bourne End has more energy-efficient housing — 66.5% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,738.5 in Chinnor and £36,570.5 in Bourne End. The median age is 43.5 in Bourne End and 44.1 in Chinnor. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Bourne End and 62.2% in Chinnor. Owner-occupancy is 68.1% in Bourne End versus 70.1% in Chinnor.
| Indicator | Bourne End | Chinnor |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,852 | 7,268 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £36,570.5 | £36,738.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43% | 42.3% |
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