Burghfield Common vs Charvil
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Burghfield Common is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 21% lower. Charvil has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Burghfield Common
£541,242
Charvil
£683,121
Crime Rate
Burghfield Common
56.0
Charvil
40.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Burghfield Common
100.0%
Charvil
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Burghfield Common
398.9
Charvil
402.4
EPC Rating
Burghfield Common
71.5
Charvil
71.9
Median Income
Burghfield Common
£37,851
Charvil
£37,982
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £541,242, Burghfield Common undercuts Charvil (£683,121) by around 21% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Burghfield Common is a flat at £171,720, while in Charvil it is a flat at £257,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Charvil (£257,500 vs £171,720).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burghfield Common prices grew faster — 31% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCharvil has a crime rate of 40.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 39% lower than Burghfield Common at 56 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Burghfield Common 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 Burghfield Common and Charvil. Burghfield Common has 3 schools and Charvil has 0 schools.
Burghfield Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Charvil School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Burghfield Common | Charvil |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 0 |
| Primary | 2 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Charvil averages 402.4 Mbps – ahead of Burghfield Common's 398.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.1% of premises in Burghfield Common and 95.7% in Charvil. Gigabit availability stands at 75.2% in Burghfield Common and 75.1% in Charvil.
Charvil is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (402 vs 399 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Charvil, scoring 71.9 on average (band C) compared to 71.5 (band C) in Burghfield Common. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Burghfield Common and £1,169 in Charvil. 67.5% of homes in Burghfield Common 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 67.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,982.3 in Charvil and £37,850.6 in Burghfield Common. The median age is 42.1 in Burghfield Common and 42.2 in Charvil. Employment rates stand at 63.4% in Burghfield Common and 63.9% in Charvil. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Burghfield Common versus 69.7% in Charvil. Burghfield Common has a population of 6,216 and Charvil has 3,158.
| Indicator | Burghfield Common | Charvil |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,216 | 3,158 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £37,850.6 | £37,982.3 |
| Employment Rate | 63.4% | 63.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 42.3% |
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