Bagshot vs Caversham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bagshot is about 11% cheaper on average. Bagshot has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bagshot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bagshot
£449,077
Caversham
£504,204
Crime Rate
Bagshot
53.0
Caversham
95.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bagshot
100.0%
Caversham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bagshot
427.6
Caversham
435.8
EPC Rating
Bagshot
71.8
Caversham
71.3
Median Income
Bagshot
£38,501
Caversham
£36,987
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Bagshot more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £449,077 versus £504,204 in Caversham. The most affordable entry point in Bagshot is a flat at £287,929, while in Caversham it is a flat at £267,554.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Caversham (£797,551 vs £654,305).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caversham prices grew faster — 19% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Bagshot (53 per 1,000) compared to Caversham (95.7 per 1,000), a 81% difference. The most common crime category in Bagshot is violent-crime, while in Caversham 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 Bagshot: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Caversham.
Bagshot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Caversham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bagshot | Caversham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 10 |
| Primary | 2 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Caversham enjoy 435.8 Mbps on average, while Bagshot lags behind at 427.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bagshot and 97.8% in Caversham. Gigabit availability stands at 83.4% in Bagshot and 84.7% in Caversham.
Caversham is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (436 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bagshot is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Caversham's band C (score 71.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,202 in Bagshot and £1,180 in Caversham. 71.1% of homes in Bagshot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.7% in Caversham.
Bagshot has more energy-efficient housing — 71.1% reach band C or above, vs 65.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bagshot has a population of 5,930 while Caversham has 33,038. Median household income is £38,500.5 in Bagshot and £36,987.3 in Caversham. The median age is 42.8 in Bagshot and 41.7 in Caversham. Employment rates stand at 64% in Bagshot and 63.1% in Caversham.
| Indicator | Bagshot | Caversham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,930 | 33,038 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £38,500.5 | £36,987.3 |
| Employment Rate | 64% | 63.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 65.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.4% | 43.4% |
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