Colden Common vs Horndean
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Colden Common is about 36% cheaper on average. Horndean has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Colden Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Colden Common
£427,667
Horndean
£667,841
Crime Rate
Colden Common
55.4
Horndean
43.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Colden Common
100.0%
Horndean
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Colden Common
173.6
Horndean
414.1
EPC Rating
Colden Common
72.2
Horndean
71.9
Median Income
Colden Common
£35,169
Horndean
£34,001
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Colden Common more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £427,667 versus £667,841 in Horndean. The most affordable entry point in Colden Common is a flat at £168,680, while in Horndean it is a flat at £164,143.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Colden Common (£340,917 vs £279,892).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Horndean prices grew faster — 137% vs 6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Horndean (43.5 per 1,000) compared to Colden Common (55.4 per 1,000), a 27% difference. The most common crime category in Colden Common is violent-crime, while in Horndean 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 favours Colden Common: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Horndean.
Colden Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Horndean School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Colden Common | Horndean |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Horndean enjoy 414.1 Mbps on average, while Colden Common lags behind at 173.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 77.9% of premises in Colden Common and 95.3% in Horndean. Gigabit availability stands at 25.7% in Colden Common and 80.1% in Horndean.
Horndean is the faster of the two by 139% on average download speed (414 vs 174 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Colden Common is band C (score 72.2), ahead of Horndean's band C (score 71.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,162 in Colden Common and £1,184 in Horndean. 69.3% of homes in Colden Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.4% in Horndean.
Colden Common has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 67.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Colden Common has a population of 3,827 while Horndean has 34,046. Median household income is £35,168.5 in Colden Common and £34,001.3 in Horndean. The median age is 44 in Colden Common and 46.3 in Horndean. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Colden Common and 57.4% in Horndean.
| Indicator | Colden Common | Horndean |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,827 | 34,046 |
| Median Age | 44 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £35,168.5 | £34,001.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 57.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.2% | 36.7% |
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