Town comparison
Bagshot vs Wrecclesham
Which is better to live in? 12.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Bagshot is about 30% cheaper on average. Wrecclesham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bagshot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bagshot
£449,077
Wrecclesham
£641,545
Crime Rate
Bagshot
53.0
Wrecclesham
37.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bagshot
100.0%
Wrecclesham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bagshot
427.6
Wrecclesham
208.9
EPC Rating
Bagshot
71.8
Wrecclesham
70.8
Median Income
Bagshot
£38,501
Wrecclesham
£39,581
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Bagshot is £449,077, which is 30% less than Wrecclesham at £641,545. The most affordable entry point in Bagshot is a flat at £287,929, while in Wrecclesham it is a flat at £216,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Bagshot (£287,929 vs £216,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wrecclesham prices grew faster — 37% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Wrecclesham (37.2 per 1,000) compared to Bagshot (53 per 1,000), a 42% difference. The most common crime category in Bagshot is violent-crime, while in Wrecclesham 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 EastBagshot has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Wrecclesham. Bagshot has 2 schools in total, while Wrecclesham has 3.
Bagshot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wrecclesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bagshot | Wrecclesham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bagshot offers faster average downloads at 427.6 Mbps, compared to 208.9 Mbps in Wrecclesham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bagshot and 86.3% in Wrecclesham. Gigabit availability stands at 83.4% in Bagshot and 32.5% in Wrecclesham.
Bagshot is the faster of the two by 105% on average download speed (428 vs 209 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bagshot are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Wrecclesham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,202 in Bagshot and £1,286 in Wrecclesham. 71.1% of homes in Bagshot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Wrecclesham.
Bagshot has more energy-efficient housing — 71.1% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,581 in Wrecclesham and £38,500.5 in Bagshot. The median age is 42.8 in Bagshot and 44.8 in Wrecclesham. Employment rates stand at 64% in Bagshot and 59.9% in Wrecclesham. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Bagshot versus 71.7% in Wrecclesham.
| Indicator | Bagshot | Wrecclesham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,930 | 7,312 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £38,500.5 | £39,581 |
| Employment Rate | 64% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 71.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.4% | 42.7% |
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