Bagshot vs Camberley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bagshot is about 36% cheaper on average. Camberley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bagshot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bagshot
£449,077
Camberley
£706,909
Crime Rate
Bagshot
53.0
Camberley
52.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bagshot
100.0%
Camberley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bagshot
427.6
Camberley
442.9
EPC Rating
Bagshot
71.8
Camberley
71.8
Median Income
Bagshot
£38,501
Camberley
£38,501
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Bagshot is £449,077, which is 36% less than Camberley at £706,909. The most affordable entry point in Bagshot is a flat at £287,929, while in Camberley it is a flat at £220,722.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Bagshot (£287,929 vs £220,722).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Camberley prices grew faster — 67% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 52.5 offences per 1,000 people, Camberley is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Bagshot's 53 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bagshot is violent-crime, while in Camberley 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 EastBagshot has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Camberley. Bagshot has 2 schools in total, while Camberley has 11.
Bagshot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Camberley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bagshot | Camberley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 11 |
| Primary | 2 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Camberley offers faster average downloads at 442.9 Mbps, compared to 427.6 Mbps in Bagshot. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bagshot and 99.2% in Camberley. Gigabit availability stands at 83.4% in Bagshot and 86.3% in Camberley.
Camberley is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (443 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bagshot are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 71.8 (band C) in Camberley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,202 in Bagshot and £1,202 in Camberley. 71.1% of homes in Bagshot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.1% in Camberley.
Bagshot has more energy-efficient housing — 71.1% reach band C or above, vs 71.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,500.5 in Bagshot and £38,500.5 in Camberley. The median age is 42.8 in Bagshot and 42.8 in Camberley. Employment rates stand at 64% in Bagshot and 64% in Camberley. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Bagshot versus 70.4% in Camberley.
| Indicator | Bagshot | Camberley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,930 | 36,787 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £38,500.5 | £38,500.5 |
| Employment Rate | 64% | 64% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.4% | 37.4% |
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