Burghfield Common vs Cholsey

At £437,338, Cholsey undercuts Burghfield Common (£541,242) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Burghfield Common is a flat at £171,720, while in Cholsey it is a flat at £307,292.

Residents of Cholsey experience less crime overall, with a rate of 40.3 per 1,000 versus 56 per 1,000 in Burghfield Common. The most common crime category in Burghfield Common is violent-crime, while in Cholsey it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 3 schools in Burghfield Common, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cholsey, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Burghfield Common averages 398.9 Mbps – ahead of Cholsey's 350.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.1% of premises in Burghfield Common and 95.4% in Cholsey. Gigabit availability stands at 75.2% in Burghfield Common and 60.6% in Cholsey.

→Burghfield Common is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (399 vs 350 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Burghfield Common leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Cholsey averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Burghfield Common and £1,343 in Cholsey. 67.5% of homes in Burghfield Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Cholsey.

→Burghfield Common has more energy-efficient housing — 67.5% reach band C or above, vs 64.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £38,006 in Cholsey and £37,850.6 in Burghfield Common. The median age is 42.1 in Burghfield Common and 44.8 in Cholsey. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Burghfield Common versus 70.2% in Cholsey. Employment rates stand at 63.4% in Burghfield Common and 62.9% in Cholsey.

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