Colden Common vs Holbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Holbury is about 38% cheaper on average. Holbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Colden Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Colden Common
£427,667
Holbury
£310,156
Crime Rate
Colden Common
55.4
Holbury
54.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Colden Common
100.0%
Holbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Colden Common
173.6
Holbury
408.9
EPC Rating
Colden Common
72.2
Holbury
68.5
Median Income
Colden Common
£35,169
Holbury
£29,236
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Holbury is £310,156, which is 38% less than Colden Common at £427,667. The most affordable entry point in Colden Common is a flat at £168,680, while in Holbury it is a flat at £232,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 42% pricier in Colden Common (£562,447 vs £395,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Holbury prices grew faster — 23% vs 6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 54.5 offences per 1,000 people, Holbury is the safer of the two – 2% lower than Colden Common's 55.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Colden Common is violent-crime, while in Holbury 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 Holbury. Colden Common has 1 schools in total, while Holbury has 4.
Colden Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Holbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Colden Common | Holbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Holbury offers faster average downloads at 408.9 Mbps, compared to 173.6 Mbps in Colden Common. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 77.9% of premises in Colden Common and 97.3% in Holbury. Gigabit availability stands at 25.7% in Colden Common and 78.4% in Holbury.
Holbury is the faster of the two by 136% on average download speed (409 vs 174 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Colden Common are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.2 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Holbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,162 in Colden Common and £1,278 in Holbury. 69.3% of homes in Colden Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.3% in Holbury.
Colden Common has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,168.5 in Colden Common and £29,236 in Holbury. The median age is 44 in Colden Common and 51.4 in Holbury. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Colden Common and 52.9% in Holbury. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Colden Common versus 74.2% in Holbury.
| Indicator | Colden Common | Holbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,827 | 7,339 |
| Median Age | 44 | 51.4 |
| Median Household Income | £35,168.5 | £29,236 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 52.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 74.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.2% | 31.2% |
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