Bagshot vs Cobham (Elmbridge)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bagshot is about 61% cheaper on average. Cobham (elmbridge) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bagshot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bagshot
£449,077
Cobham (Elmbridge)
£1,154,690
Crime Rate
Bagshot
53.0
Cobham (Elmbridge)
51.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bagshot
100.0%
Cobham (Elmbridge)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bagshot
427.6
Cobham (Elmbridge)
343.1
EPC Rating
Bagshot
71.8
Cobham (Elmbridge)
69.3
Median Income
Bagshot
£38,501
Cobham (Elmbridge)
£39,241
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Bagshot more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £449,077 versus £1,154,690 in Cobham (elmbridge). The most affordable entry point in Bagshot is a flat at £287,929, while in Cobham (elmbridge) it is a flat at £511,799.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 64% pricier in Cobham (elmbridge) (£1,804,727 vs £654,305).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bagshot prices grew faster — 12% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 51.2 offences per 1,000 people, Cobham (elmbridge) is the safer of the two – 4% lower than Bagshot's 53 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bagshot is violent-crime, while in Cobham (elmbridge) 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 Cobham (elmbridge).
Bagshot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cobham (Elmbridge) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bagshot | Cobham (Elmbridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bagshot enjoy 427.6 Mbps on average, while Cobham (elmbridge) lags behind at 343.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bagshot and 91.6% in Cobham (elmbridge). Gigabit availability stands at 83.4% in Bagshot and 60.9% in Cobham (elmbridge).
Bagshot is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (428 vs 343 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bagshot is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Cobham (elmbridge)'s band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,202 in Bagshot and £1,355 in Cobham (elmbridge). 71.1% of homes in Bagshot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.5% in Cobham (elmbridge).
Bagshot has more energy-efficient housing — 71.1% reach band C or above, vs 60.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bagshot has a population of 5,930 while Cobham (elmbridge) has 17,505. Median household income is £39,241.3 in Cobham (elmbridge) and £38,500.5 in Bagshot. The median age is 42.8 in Bagshot and 44.5 in Cobham (elmbridge). Employment rates stand at 64% in Bagshot and 59.5% in Cobham (elmbridge).
| Indicator | Bagshot | Cobham (Elmbridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,930 | 17,505 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £38,500.5 | £39,241.3 |
| Employment Rate | 64% | 59.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.4% | 46.4% |
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