Colden Common vs Kings Worthy
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Colden Common wins on house prices with a 12% 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
Kings Worthy
£484,754
Crime Rate
Colden Common
55.4
Kings Worthy
55.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Colden Common
100.0%
Kings Worthy
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Colden Common
173.6
Kings Worthy
322.6
EPC Rating
Colden Common
72.2
Kings Worthy
72.6
Median Income
Colden Common
£35,169
Kings Worthy
£37,054
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Kings Worthy commands an average of £484,754, compared with £427,667 in Colden Common – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Colden Common is a flat at £168,680, while in Kings Worthy it is a flat at £200,214.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 17% pricier in Kings Worthy (£678,306 vs £562,447).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kings Worthy prices grew faster — 14% 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 Kings Worthy. The most common crime category in Colden Common is violent-crime, while in Kings Worthy 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 Kings Worthy. There are 1 schools in Colden Common and 1 in Kings Worthy.
Colden Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kings Worthy School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Colden Common | Kings Worthy |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 322.6 Mbps in Kings Worthy and 173.6 Mbps in Colden Common. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 77.9% of premises in Colden Common and 95.9% in Kings Worthy. Gigabit availability stands at 25.7% in Colden Common and 58.1% in Kings Worthy.
Kings Worthy is the faster of the two by 86% on average download speed (323 vs 174 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Kings Worthy leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.6 (C), while Colden Common averages 72.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,162 in Colden Common and £1,201 in Kings Worthy. 69.3% of homes in Colden Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.2% in Kings Worthy.
Colden Common has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 69.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,054 in Kings Worthy and £35,168.5 in Colden Common. The median age is 44 in Colden Common and 44.7 in Kings Worthy. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Colden Common versus 65.6% in Kings Worthy. Employment rates stand at 61.8% in Colden Common and 57.8% in Kings Worthy.
| Indicator | Colden Common | Kings Worthy |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,827 | 4,631 |
| Median Age | 44 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £35,168.5 | £37,054 |
| Employment Rate | 61.8% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 65.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.2% | 44.9% |
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