Addlestone vs Bagshot
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Addlestone is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. Bagshot has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addlestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addlestone
£446,654
Bagshot
£449,077
Crime Rate
Addlestone
70.8
Bagshot
53.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addlestone
100.0%
Bagshot
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addlestone
438.2
Bagshot
427.6
EPC Rating
Addlestone
73
Bagshot
71.8
Median Income
Addlestone
£38,797
Bagshot
£38,501
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £446,654, Addlestone undercuts Bagshot (£449,077) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Bagshot it is a flat at £287,929.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 15% pricier in Bagshot (£287,929 vs £244,519).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Addlestone prices grew faster — 12% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBagshot has a crime rate of 53 per 1,000 residents, which is 34% lower than Addlestone at 70.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Addlestone is violent-crime, while in Bagshot 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 EastOf the 4 schools in Addlestone, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bagshot, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Addlestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bagshot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addlestone | Bagshot |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Addlestone averages 438.2 Mbps – ahead of Bagshot's 427.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 95.6% in Bagshot. Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 83.4% in Bagshot.
Addlestone is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (438 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Addlestone leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73 (C), while Bagshot averages 71.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £1,202 in Bagshot. 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.1% in Bagshot.
Bagshot has more energy-efficient housing — 71.1% reach band C or above, vs 69.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,796.5 in Addlestone and £38,500.5 in Bagshot. The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 42.8 in Bagshot. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addlestone versus 70.4% in Bagshot. Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 64% in Bagshot.
| Indicator | Addlestone | Bagshot |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,748 | 5,930 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £38,796.5 | £38,500.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 64% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 37.4% |
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