Town comparison
Bagshot vs Charvil
Which is better to live in? 11.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Bagshot is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 34% lower. Charvil has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bagshot
£449,077
Charvil
£683,121
Crime Rate
Bagshot
53.0
Charvil
40.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bagshot
100.0%
Charvil
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bagshot
427.6
Charvil
402.4
EPC Rating
Bagshot
71.8
Charvil
71.9
Median Income
Bagshot
£38,501
Charvil
£37,982
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Charvil commands an average of £683,121, compared with £449,077 in Bagshot – a difference of 34%. The most affordable entry point in Bagshot is a flat at £287,929, while in Charvil it is a flat at £257,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Charvil (£801,023 vs £654,305).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Charvil prices grew faster — 23% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCharvil has a crime rate of 40.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 32% lower than Bagshot at 53 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bagshot is violent-crime, while in Charvil 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 data is not fully available for both Bagshot and Charvil. Bagshot has 2 schools and Charvil has 0 schools.
Bagshot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Charvil School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bagshot | Charvil |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 0 |
| Primary | 2 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 427.6 Mbps in Bagshot and 402.4 Mbps in Charvil. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bagshot and 95.7% in Charvil. Gigabit availability stands at 83.4% in Bagshot and 75.1% in Charvil.
Bagshot is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (428 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Charvil, scoring 71.9 on average (band C) compared to 71.8 (band C) in Bagshot. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,202 in Bagshot and £1,169 in Charvil. 71.1% of homes in Bagshot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.6% in Charvil.
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 Charvil. The median age is 42.8 in Bagshot and 42.2 in Charvil. Employment rates stand at 64% in Bagshot and 63.9% in Charvil. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Bagshot versus 69.7% in Charvil. Bagshot has a population of 5,930 and Charvil has 3,158.
| Indicator | Bagshot | Charvil |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,930 | 3,158 |
| 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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