Bagshot vs Farncombe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bagshot wins on house prices with a 31% gap. Farncombe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bagshot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bagshot
£449,077
Farncombe
£646,250
Crime Rate
Bagshot
53.0
Farncombe
37.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bagshot
100.0%
Farncombe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bagshot
427.6
Farncombe
393
EPC Rating
Bagshot
71.8
Farncombe
69.2
Median Income
Bagshot
£38,501
Farncombe
£40,845
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Farncombe commands an average of £646,250, compared with £449,077 in Bagshot – a difference of 31%. The most affordable entry point in Bagshot is a flat at £287,929, while in Farncombe it is a flat at £341,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 43% pricier in Farncombe (£805,000 vs £455,179).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Farncombe prices grew faster — 51% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Farncombe experience less crime overall, with a rate of 37 per 1,000 versus 53 per 1,000 in Bagshot. The most common crime category in Bagshot is violent-crime, while in Farncombe 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 EastFamilies may prefer Bagshot, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Farncombe. There are 2 schools in Bagshot and 4 in Farncombe.
Bagshot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Farncombe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bagshot | Farncombe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 427.6 Mbps in Bagshot and 393.0 Mbps in Farncombe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bagshot and 96.8% in Farncombe. Gigabit availability stands at 83.4% in Bagshot and 74.9% in Farncombe.
Bagshot is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (428 vs 393 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bagshot leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Farncombe averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,202 in Bagshot and £1,331 in Farncombe. 71.1% of homes in Bagshot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.7% in Farncombe.
Bagshot has more energy-efficient housing — 71.1% reach band C or above, vs 58.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £40,845 in Farncombe and £38,500.5 in Bagshot. The median age is 42.8 in Bagshot and 44.1 in Farncombe. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Bagshot versus 69% in Farncombe. Employment rates stand at 64% in Bagshot and 58.5% in Farncombe.
| Indicator | Bagshot | Farncombe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,930 | 13,247 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £38,500.5 | £40,845 |
| Employment Rate | 64% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.4% | 45.4% |
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