Bagshot vs Datchet
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Bagshot is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 21% lower. Bagshot has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bagshot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bagshot
£449,077
Datchet
£569,282
Crime Rate
Bagshot
53.0
Datchet
58.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bagshot
100.0%
Datchet
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bagshot
427.6
Datchet
423.2
EPC Rating
Bagshot
71.8
Datchet
71.3
Median Income
Bagshot
£38,501
Datchet
£35,553
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £449,077, Bagshot undercuts Datchet (£569,282) by around 21% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bagshot is a flat at £287,929, while in Datchet it is a flat at £293,727.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 25% pricier in Datchet (£605,037 vs £455,179).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Datchet prices grew faster — 26% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBagshot has a crime rate of 53 per 1,000 residents, which is 10% lower than Datchet at 58.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bagshot is violent-crime, while in Datchet 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 EastOf the 2 schools in Bagshot, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Datchet, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bagshot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Datchet School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bagshot | Datchet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bagshot averages 427.6 Mbps – ahead of Datchet's 423.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bagshot and 94.8% in Datchet. Gigabit availability stands at 83.4% in Bagshot and 81.2% in Datchet.
Bagshot is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (428 vs 423 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bagshot, scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 71.3 (band C) in Datchet. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,202 in Bagshot and £1,143 in Datchet. 71.1% of homes in Bagshot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Datchet.
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 Datchet. The median age is 42.8 in Bagshot and 40.9 in Datchet. Employment rates stand at 64% in Bagshot and 61.8% in Datchet. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Bagshot versus 61.6% in Datchet. Bagshot has a population of 5,930 and Datchet has 4,807.
| Indicator | Bagshot | Datchet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,930 | 4,807 |
| 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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