Bagshot vs Binfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bagshot wins on house prices with a 18% gap. Binfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bagshot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bagshot
£449,077
Binfield
£546,490
Crime Rate
Bagshot
53.0
Binfield
52.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bagshot
100.0%
Binfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bagshot
427.6
Binfield
460.8
EPC Rating
Bagshot
71.8
Binfield
71.9
Median Income
Bagshot
£38,501
Binfield
£37,982
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Binfield commands an average of £546,490, compared with £449,077 in Bagshot – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Bagshot is a flat at £287,929, while in Binfield it is a flat at £272,857.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 16% pricier in Binfield (£780,733 vs £654,305).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Binfield prices grew faster — 24% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Binfield experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.8 per 1,000 versus 53 per 1,000 in Bagshot. The most common crime category in Bagshot is violent-crime, while in Binfield 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 Bagshot, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Binfield. There are 2 schools in Bagshot and 2 in Binfield.
Bagshot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Binfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bagshot | Binfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 460.8 Mbps in Binfield and 427.6 Mbps in Bagshot. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bagshot and 97% in Binfield. Gigabit availability stands at 83.4% in Bagshot and 90.8% in Binfield.
Binfield is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (461 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Binfield leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.9 (C), while Bagshot averages 71.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,202 in Bagshot and £1,169 in Binfield. 71.1% of homes in Bagshot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.6% in Binfield.
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 £38,500.5 in Bagshot and £37,982.3 in Binfield. The median age is 42.8 in Bagshot and 42.2 in Binfield. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Bagshot versus 69.7% in Binfield. Employment rates stand at 64% in Bagshot and 63.9% in Binfield.
| Indicator | Bagshot | Binfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,930 | 4,851 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £38,500.5 | £37,982.3 |
| Employment Rate | 64% | 63.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.4% | 42.3% |
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