Colden Common vs Four Marks
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Colden Common is about 38% cheaper on average. Four Marks has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Colden Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Colden Common
£427,667
Four Marks
£686,979
Crime Rate
Colden Common
55.4
Four Marks
43.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Colden Common
100.0%
Four Marks
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Colden Common
173.6
Four Marks
326.7
EPC Rating
Colden Common
72.2
Four Marks
72.5
Median Income
Colden Common
£35,169
Four Marks
£37,949
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Colden Common is £427,667, which is 38% less than Four Marks at £686,979. The most affordable entry point in Colden Common is a flat at £168,680, while in Four Marks it is a flat at £181,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 17% pricier in Colden Common (£340,917 vs £291,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Four Marks prices grew faster — 50% vs 6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Four Marks (43.3 per 1,000) compared to Colden Common (55.4 per 1,000), a 28% difference. The most common crime category in Colden Common is violent-crime, while in Four Marks 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 EastColden Common has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Four Marks. Colden Common has 1 schools in total, while Four Marks has 1.
Colden Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Four Marks School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Colden Common | Four Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Four Marks offers faster average downloads at 326.7 Mbps, compared to 173.6 Mbps in Colden Common. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 77.9% of premises in Colden Common and 90.3% in Four Marks. Gigabit availability stands at 25.7% in Colden Common and 58.4% in Four Marks.
Four Marks is the faster of the two by 88% on average download speed (327 vs 174 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Four Marks are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.5 (band C) versus 72.2 (band C) in Colden Common. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,162 in Colden Common and £1,218 in Four Marks. 69.3% of homes in Colden Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.4% in Four Marks.
Four Marks has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 69.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,948.8 in Four Marks and £35,168.5 in Colden Common. The median age is 44 in Colden Common and 44.5 in Four Marks. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Colden Common and 61.2% in Four Marks. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Colden Common versus 69.8% in Four Marks.
| Indicator | Colden Common | Four Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,827 | 5,613 |
| Median Age | 44 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,168.5 | £37,948.8 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 61.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 69.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.2% | 40% |
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