Bordon vs Elvetham Heath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Bordon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 37% lower. For families, Elvetham Heath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bordon
£369,717
Elvetham Heath
£591,500
Crime Rate
Bordon
60.3
Elvetham Heath
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bordon
75.0%
Elvetham Heath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bordon
292.3
Elvetham Heath
416.7
EPC Rating
Bordon
72.6
Elvetham Heath
72.3
Median Income
Bordon
£35,162
Elvetham Heath
£41,472
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £369,717, Bordon undercuts Elvetham Heath (£591,500) by around 37% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bordon is a flat at £201,570, while in Elvetham Heath it is a terraced at £390,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 35% pricier in Elvetham Heath (£851,250 vs £554,636).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Elvetham Heath prices grew faster — 53% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Bordon and Elvetham Heath at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 4 schools in Bordon, 75% are in the top two inspection bands. In Elvetham Heath, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bordon School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Elvetham Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bordon | Elvetham Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Elvetham Heath averages 416.7 Mbps – ahead of Bordon's 292.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Bordon and 97.8% in Elvetham Heath. Gigabit availability stands at 49% in Bordon and 80.5% in Elvetham Heath.
Elvetham Heath is the faster of the two by 43% on average download speed (417 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bordon, scoring 72.6 on average (band C) compared to 72.3 (band C) in Elvetham Heath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Bordon and £1,212 in Elvetham Heath. 68.8% of homes in Bordon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Elvetham Heath.
Elvetham Heath has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 68.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £41,472 in Elvetham Heath and £35,162 in Bordon. The median age is 46.9 in Bordon and 44.1 in Elvetham Heath. Employment rates stand at 59.5% in Bordon and 62.8% in Elvetham Heath. Owner-occupancy is 73% in Bordon versus 75.7% in Elvetham Heath. Bordon has a population of 9,349 and Elvetham Heath has 4,916.
| Indicator | Bordon | Elvetham Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,349 | 4,916 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £35,162 | £41,472 |
| Employment Rate | 59.5% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 73% | 75.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.7% | 41.4% |
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