Burghfield Common vs Camberley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Burghfield Common offers lower property prices by roughly 23%. Camberley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burghfield Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Burghfield Common
£541,242
Camberley
£706,909
Crime Rate
Burghfield Common
56.0
Camberley
52.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burghfield Common
100.0%
Camberley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Burghfield Common
398.9
Camberley
442.9
EPC Rating
Burghfield Common
71.5
Camberley
71.8
Median Income
Burghfield Common
£37,851
Camberley
£38,501
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Burghfield Common is £541,242, which is 23% less than Camberley at £706,909. The most affordable entry point in Burghfield Common is a flat at £171,720, while in Camberley it is a flat at £220,722.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 22% pricier in Camberley (£220,722 vs £171,720).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Camberley prices grew faster — 67% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 52.5 offences per 1,000 people, Camberley is the safer of the two – 7% lower than Burghfield Common's 56 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burghfield Common is violent-crime, while in Camberley 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 EastBurghfield Common has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Camberley. Burghfield Common has 3 schools in total, while Camberley has 11.
Burghfield Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Camberley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Burghfield Common | Camberley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 11 |
| Primary | 2 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Camberley offers faster average downloads at 442.9 Mbps, compared to 398.9 Mbps in Burghfield Common. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.1% of premises in Burghfield Common and 99.2% in Camberley. Gigabit availability stands at 75.2% in Burghfield Common and 86.3% in Camberley.
Camberley is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (443 vs 399 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Camberley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 71.5 (band C) in Burghfield Common. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Burghfield Common and £1,202 in Camberley. 67.5% of homes in Burghfield Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.1% in Camberley.
Camberley has more energy-efficient housing — 71.1% reach band C or above, vs 67.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,500.5 in Camberley and £37,850.6 in Burghfield Common. The median age is 42.1 in Burghfield Common and 42.8 in Camberley. Employment rates stand at 63.4% in Burghfield Common and 64% in Camberley. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Burghfield Common versus 70.4% in Camberley.
| Indicator | Burghfield Common | Camberley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,216 | 36,787 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £37,850.6 | £38,500.5 |
| Employment Rate | 63.4% | 64% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 37.4% |
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