Bourne End vs Stokenchurch
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Stokenchurch offers lower property prices by roughly 126%. Stokenchurch has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bourne End
£814,616
Stokenchurch
£360,075
Crime Rate
Bourne End
59.3
Stokenchurch
58.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bourne End
100.0%
Stokenchurch
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bourne End
397.3
Stokenchurch
302.3
EPC Rating
Bourne End
71
Stokenchurch
70.7
Median Income
Bourne End
£36,571
Stokenchurch
£36,739
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Stokenchurch more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £360,075 versus £814,616 in Bourne End. The most affordable entry point in Bourne End is a flat at £342,075, while in Stokenchurch it is a flat at £218,895.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 73% pricier in Bourne End (£945,397 vs £547,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bourne End prices grew faster — 51% vs -10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Stokenchurch (58.8 per 1,000) compared to Bourne End (59.3 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Bourne End is violent-crime, while in Stokenchurch 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 Stokenchurch. Bourne End has 2 schools and Stokenchurch has 1 schools.
Bourne End School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stokenchurch School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bourne End | Stokenchurch |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bourne End enjoy 397.3 Mbps on average, while Stokenchurch lags behind at 302.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99% of premises in Bourne End and 91.1% in Stokenchurch. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Bourne End and 53.7% in Stokenchurch.
Bourne End is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (397 vs 302 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bourne End is band C (score 71), ahead of Stokenchurch's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,240 in Bourne End and £1,292 in Stokenchurch. 66.5% of homes in Bourne End have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Stokenchurch.
Bourne End has more energy-efficient housing — 66.5% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bourne End has a population of 6,852 while Stokenchurch has 4,351. Median household income is £36,738.5 in Stokenchurch and £36,570.5 in Bourne End. The median age is 43.5 in Bourne End and 44.1 in Stokenchurch. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Bourne End and 62.2% in Stokenchurch.
| Indicator | Bourne End | Stokenchurch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,852 | 4,351 |
| 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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