Basingstoke vs Bordon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bordon is about 10% cheaper on average. For families, Basingstoke edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Basingstoke
£404,926
Bordon
£369,717
Crime Rate
Basingstoke
N/A
Bordon
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Basingstoke
94.3%
Bordon
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Basingstoke
416.2
Bordon
292.3
EPC Rating
Basingstoke
72.4
Bordon
72.6
Median Income
Basingstoke
£38,107
Bordon
£35,162
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Bordon is £369,717, which is 10% less than Basingstoke at £404,926. The most affordable entry point in Basingstoke is a flat at £186,479, while in Bordon it is a flat at £201,570.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 7% pricier in Bordon (£201,570 vs £186,479).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Basingstoke prices grew faster — 27% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Basingstoke and Bordon at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastBasingstoke has 94.3% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Bordon. Basingstoke has 40 schools in total, while Bordon has 4.
Basingstoke School Inspection Breakdown
94.3% of 40 schools (33 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bordon School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Basingstoke | Bordon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 40 | 4 |
| Primary | 33 | 3 |
| Secondary | 7 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 94.3% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Basingstoke offers faster average downloads at 416.2 Mbps, compared to 292.3 Mbps in Bordon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Basingstoke and 94.8% in Bordon. Gigabit availability stands at 80.3% in Basingstoke and 49% in Bordon.
Basingstoke is the faster of the two by 42% on average download speed (416 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bordon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.6 (band C) versus 72.4 (band C) in Basingstoke. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,191 in Basingstoke and £1,270 in Bordon. 71.6% of homes in Basingstoke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Bordon.
Basingstoke has more energy-efficient housing — 71.6% reach band C or above, vs 68.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,107 in Basingstoke and £35,162 in Bordon. The median age is 42.2 in Basingstoke and 46.9 in Bordon. Employment rates stand at 64.7% in Basingstoke and 59.5% in Bordon. Owner-occupancy is 64.8% in Basingstoke versus 73% in Bordon.
| Indicator | Basingstoke | Bordon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 116,888 | 9,349 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £38,107 | £35,162 |
| Employment Rate | 64.7% | 59.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 73% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 38.7% |
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