Town comparison
Bagshot vs Farnham
Which is better to live in? 11.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bagshot wins on house prices with a 32% gap. Farnham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bagshot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bagshot
£449,077
Farnham
£664,871
Crime Rate
Bagshot
53.0
Farnham
37.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bagshot
100.0%
Farnham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bagshot
427.6
Farnham
373.5
EPC Rating
Bagshot
71.8
Farnham
68.5
Median Income
Bagshot
£38,501
Farnham
£43,842
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Farnham commands an average of £664,871, compared with £449,077 in Bagshot – a difference of 32%. The most affordable entry point in Bagshot is a flat at £287,929, while in Farnham it is a flat at £361,405.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 35% pricier in Farnham (£1,005,955 vs £654,305).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Farnham prices grew faster — 22% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Farnham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 37.1 per 1,000 versus 53 per 1,000 in Bagshot. The most common crime category in Bagshot is violent-crime, while in Farnham 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 Farnham. There are 2 schools in Bagshot and 5 in Farnham.
Bagshot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Farnham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bagshot | Farnham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 427.6 Mbps in Bagshot and 373.5 Mbps in Farnham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bagshot and 99% in Farnham. Gigabit availability stands at 83.4% in Bagshot and 64.2% in Farnham.
Bagshot is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (428 vs 374 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bagshot, scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Farnham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,202 in Bagshot and £1,466 in Farnham. 71.1% of homes in Bagshot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53% in Farnham.
Bagshot has more energy-efficient housing — 71.1% reach band C or above, vs 53% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £43,842 in Farnham and £38,500.5 in Bagshot. The median age is 42.8 in Bagshot and 46 in Farnham. Employment rates stand at 64% in Bagshot and 58.6% in Farnham. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Bagshot versus 71.8% in Farnham. Bagshot has a population of 5,930 and Farnham has 20,499.
| Indicator | Bagshot | Farnham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,930 | 20,499 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £38,500.5 | £43,842 |
| Employment Rate | 64% | 58.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 71.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.4% | 46.6% |
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