Billingshurst vs Hindhead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Billingshurst wins on house prices with a 36% gap. Billingshurst has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hindhead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billingshurst
£546,196
Hindhead
£858,436
Crime Rate
Billingshurst
34.2
Hindhead
37.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billingshurst
0.0%
Hindhead
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billingshurst
311.6
Hindhead
371.1
EPC Rating
Billingshurst
68.5
Hindhead
70.6
Median Income
Billingshurst
£35,767
Hindhead
£39,502
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Hindhead commands an average of £858,436, compared with £546,196 in Billingshurst – a difference of 36%. The most affordable entry point in Billingshurst is a flat at £172,513, while in Hindhead it is a flat at £243,295.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 33% pricier in Hindhead (£650,688 vs £433,527).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hindhead prices grew faster — 85% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Billingshurst experience less crime overall, with a rate of 34.2 per 1,000 versus 37.1 per 1,000 in Hindhead. The most common crime category in Billingshurst is violent-crime, while in Hindhead 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 Hindhead, where 50% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 0% in Billingshurst. There are 2 schools in Billingshurst and 2 in Hindhead.
Billingshurst School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hindhead School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billingshurst | Hindhead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 371.1 Mbps in Hindhead and 311.6 Mbps in Billingshurst. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Billingshurst and 96.1% in Hindhead. Gigabit availability stands at 57.1% in Billingshurst and 69.8% in Hindhead.
Hindhead is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (371 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Hindhead leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Billingshurst averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,410 in Billingshurst and £1,368 in Hindhead. 57.2% of homes in Billingshurst have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Hindhead.
Hindhead has more energy-efficient housing — 60.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,502 in Hindhead and £35,766.7 in Billingshurst. The median age is 47.3 in Billingshurst and 46.5 in Hindhead. Owner-occupancy is 69.8% in Billingshurst versus 72.4% in Hindhead. Employment rates stand at 57.4% in Billingshurst and 59% in Hindhead.
| Indicator | Billingshurst | Hindhead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,121 | 6,444 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,766.7 | £39,502 |
| Employment Rate | 57.4% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.8% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 42.7% |
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