Colden Common vs Denmead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Denmead wins on house prices with a 3% gap. Colden Common has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Colden Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Colden Common
£427,667
Denmead
£413,244
Crime Rate
Colden Common
55.4
Denmead
55.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Colden Common
100.0%
Denmead
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Colden Common
173.6
Denmead
409
EPC Rating
Colden Common
72.2
Denmead
71.4
Median Income
Colden Common
£35,169
Denmead
£33,166
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Colden Common commands an average of £427,667, compared with £413,244 in Denmead – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Colden Common is a flat at £168,680, while in Denmead it is a flat at £185,118.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 9% pricier in Denmead (£185,118 vs £168,680).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Denmead prices grew faster — 17% vs 6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Colden Common experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.4 per 1,000 versus 55.5 per 1,000 in Denmead. The most common crime category in Colden Common is violent-crime, while in Denmead 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 EastFamilies may prefer Colden Common, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Denmead. There are 1 schools in Colden Common and 2 in Denmead.
Colden Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Denmead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Colden Common | Denmead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 409.0 Mbps in Denmead and 173.6 Mbps in Colden Common. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 77.9% of premises in Colden Common and 95.3% in Denmead. Gigabit availability stands at 25.7% in Colden Common and 79% in Denmead.
Denmead is the faster of the two by 136% on average download speed (409 vs 174 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Colden Common, scoring 72.2 on average (band C) compared to 71.4 (band C) in Denmead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,162 in Colden Common and £1,125 in Denmead. 69.3% of homes in Colden Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.6% in Denmead.
Colden Common has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 67.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,168.5 in Colden Common and £33,166.2 in Denmead. The median age is 44 in Colden Common and 44.7 in Denmead. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Colden Common and 57.3% in Denmead. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Colden Common versus 64.7% in Denmead. Colden Common has a population of 3,827 and Denmead has 6,509.
| Indicator | Colden Common | Denmead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,827 | 6,509 |
| Median Age | 44 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £35,168.5 | £33,166.2 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.2% | 35% |
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