Town comparison
Bagshot vs Fleet
Which is better to live in? 8.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Bagshot is about 11% cheaper on average. For families, Bagshot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bagshot
£449,077
Fleet
£505,680
Crime Rate
Bagshot
53.0
Fleet
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bagshot
100.0%
Fleet
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bagshot
427.6
Fleet
416.7
EPC Rating
Bagshot
71.8
Fleet
72.3
Median Income
Bagshot
£38,501
Fleet
£41,472
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Bagshot more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £449,077 versus £505,680 in Fleet. The most affordable entry point in Bagshot is a flat at £287,929, while in Fleet it is a flat at £225,381.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Bagshot (£287,929 vs £225,381).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fleet prices grew faster — 22% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Bagshot and Fleet at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
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 Fleet.
Bagshot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fleet School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bagshot | Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 11 |
| Primary | 2 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bagshot enjoy 427.6 Mbps on average, while Fleet lags behind at 416.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bagshot and 97.8% in Fleet. Gigabit availability stands at 83.4% in Bagshot and 80.5% in Fleet.
Bagshot is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (428 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Fleet is band C (score 72.3), ahead of Bagshot's band C (score 71.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,202 in Bagshot and £1,212 in Fleet. 71.1% of homes in Bagshot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Fleet.
Fleet has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 71.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bagshot has a population of 5,930 while Fleet has 37,800. Median household income is £41,472 in Fleet and £38,500.5 in Bagshot. The median age is 42.8 in Bagshot and 44.1 in Fleet. Employment rates stand at 64% in Bagshot and 62.8% in Fleet.
| Indicator | Bagshot | Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,930 | 37,800 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £38,500.5 | £41,472 |
| Employment Rate | 64% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 75.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.4% | 41.4% |
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