Bishop's Waltham vs Petersfield

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Bishop's Waltham wins on house prices with a 43% gap. Petersfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bishop's Waltham edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Bishop's Waltham

£343,737

Petersfield

£599,506

Crime Rate

Bishop's Waltham

55.2

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Petersfield

43.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bishop's Waltham

100.0%

Petersfield

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bishop's Waltham

272.6

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Petersfield

305.3

EPC Rating

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Bishop's Waltham

73.2

Petersfield

72.6

Median Income

Bishop's Waltham

£35,092

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Petersfield

£36,108

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in South East

Property in Petersfield commands an average of £599,506, compared with £343,737 in Bishop's Waltham – a difference of 43%. The most affordable entry point in Bishop's Waltham is a flat at £178,721, while in Petersfield it is a flat at £242,424.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 49% pricier in Petersfield (£900,161 vs £463,439).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Petersfield prices grew faster — 29% vs 4%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in South East

Residents of Petersfield experience less crime overall, with a rate of 43.6 per 1,000 versus 55.2 per 1,000 in Bishop's Waltham. The most common crime category in Bishop's Waltham is violent-crime, while in Petersfield 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 East

Families may prefer Bishop's Waltham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Petersfield. There are 2 schools in Bishop's Waltham and 3 in Petersfield.

Bishop's Waltham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Petersfield School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Bishop's Waltham	Petersfield
Total Schools	2	3
Primary	2	2
Secondary	0	1
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 305.3 Mbps in Petersfield and 272.6 Mbps in Bishop's Waltham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.8% of premises in Bishop's Waltham and 83.7% in Petersfield. Gigabit availability stands at 44.9% in Bishop's Waltham and 55.6% in Petersfield.

Petersfield is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (305 vs 273 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Bishop's Waltham, scoring 73.2 on average (band C) compared to 72.6 (band C) in Petersfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Bishop's Waltham and £1,236 in Petersfield. 71% of homes in Bishop's Waltham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69% in Petersfield.

Bishop's Waltham has more energy-efficient housing — 71% reach band C or above, vs 69% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £36,108 in Petersfield and £35,091.5 in Bishop's Waltham. The median age is 44.2 in Bishop's Waltham and 45.8 in Petersfield. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Bishop's Waltham and 58.6% in Petersfield. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Bishop's Waltham versus 69.3% in Petersfield. Bishop's Waltham has a population of 6,957 and Petersfield has 14,994.

Indicator	Bishop's Waltham	Petersfield
Population	6,957	14,994
Median Age	44.2	45.8
Median Household Income	£35,091.5	£36,108
Employment Rate	60.4%	58.6%
Owner Occupied	68.3%	69.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	39%	41.8%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bishop's Waltham and Petersfield?

Bishop's Waltham and Petersfield are approximately 12.6 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bishop's Waltham or Petersfield?

Bishop's Waltham is cheaper, with an average house price of £343,737.

Is Bishop's Waltham or Petersfield safer?

Petersfield has the lower crime rate at 43.6 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Bishop's Waltham or Petersfield?

Bishop's Waltham has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Bishop's Waltham or Petersfield?

Petersfield has faster average broadband at 305.3 Mbps.

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