Bagshot vs Pirbright
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Bagshot is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 44% lower. Bagshot has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bagshot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bagshot
£449,077
Pirbright
£808,833
Crime Rate
Bagshot
53.0
Pirbright
71.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bagshot
100.0%
Pirbright
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bagshot
427.6
Pirbright
262.1
EPC Rating
Bagshot
71.8
Pirbright
71.6
Median Income
Bagshot
£38,501
Pirbright
£39,098
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Pirbright commands an average of £808,833, compared with £449,077 in Bagshot – a difference of 44%. The most affordable entry point in Bagshot is a flat at £287,929, while in Pirbright it is a flat at £290,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 40% pricier in Pirbright (£1,088,000 vs £654,305).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bagshot prices grew faster — 12% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBagshot has a crime rate of 53 per 1,000 residents, which is 36% lower than Pirbright at 71.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bagshot is violent-crime, while in Pirbright 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 Pirbright. There are 2 schools in Bagshot and 1 in Pirbright.
Bagshot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pirbright School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bagshot | Pirbright |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 427.6 Mbps in Bagshot and 262.1 Mbps in Pirbright. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bagshot and 90.6% in Pirbright. Gigabit availability stands at 83.4% in Bagshot and 43.3% in Pirbright.
Bagshot is the faster of the two by 63% on average download speed (428 vs 262 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bagshot leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Pirbright averages 71.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,202 in Bagshot and £1,175 in Pirbright. 71.1% of homes in Bagshot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.2% in Pirbright.
Bagshot has more energy-efficient housing — 71.1% reach band C or above, vs 67.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,097.8 in Pirbright and £38,500.5 in Bagshot. The median age is 42.8 in Bagshot and 42.9 in Pirbright. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Bagshot versus 68.3% in Pirbright. Employment rates stand at 64% in Bagshot and 60.5% in Pirbright.
| Indicator | Bagshot | Pirbright |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,930 | 3,920 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £38,500.5 | £39,097.8 |
| Employment Rate | 64% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.4% | 40.8% |
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