Bagshot vs Cookham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bagshot offers lower property prices by roughly 51%. Bagshot has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bagshot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bagshot
£449,077
Cookham
£911,101
Crime Rate
Bagshot
53.0
Cookham
58.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bagshot
100.0%
Cookham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bagshot
427.6
Cookham
398.4
EPC Rating
Bagshot
71.8
Cookham
71.3
Median Income
Bagshot
£38,501
Cookham
£35,553
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Bagshot is £449,077, which is 51% less than Cookham at £911,101. The most affordable entry point in Bagshot is a flat at £287,929, while in Cookham it is a flat at £358,438.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 62% pricier in Cookham (£1,713,320 vs £654,305).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cookham prices grew faster — 33% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 53 offences per 1,000 people, Bagshot is the safer of the two – 9% lower than Cookham's 58 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bagshot is violent-crime, while in Cookham 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 Cookham. Bagshot has 2 schools in total, while Cookham has 3.
Bagshot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cookham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bagshot | Cookham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bagshot offers faster average downloads at 427.6 Mbps, compared to 398.4 Mbps in Cookham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bagshot and 97.5% in Cookham. Gigabit availability stands at 83.4% in Bagshot and 72.9% in Cookham.
Bagshot is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (428 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bagshot are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 71.3 (band C) in Cookham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,202 in Bagshot and £1,143 in Cookham. 71.1% of homes in Bagshot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Cookham.
Bagshot has more energy-efficient housing — 71.1% reach band C or above, vs 69.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,500.5 in Bagshot and £35,552.7 in Cookham. The median age is 42.8 in Bagshot and 40.9 in Cookham. Employment rates stand at 64% in Bagshot and 61.8% in Cookham. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Bagshot versus 61.6% in Cookham.
| Indicator | Bagshot | Cookham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,930 | 5,018 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 40.9 |
| Median Household Income | £38,500.5 | £35,552.7 |
| Employment Rate | 64% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.4% | 40.3% |
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