Bordon vs Farnborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bordon wins on house prices with a 0% gap. For families, Farnborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bordon
£369,717
Farnborough
£370,798
Crime Rate
Bordon
60.3
Farnborough
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bordon
75.0%
Farnborough
86.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bordon
292.3
Farnborough
465
EPC Rating
Bordon
72.6
Farnborough
71.3
Median Income
Bordon
£35,162
Farnborough
£37,639
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Farnborough commands an average of £370,798, compared with £369,717 in Bordon – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Bordon is a flat at £201,570, while in Farnborough it is a flat at £206,317.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 8% pricier in Farnborough (£600,927 vs £554,636).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bordon prices grew faster — 27% vs -8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Bordon and Farnborough at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies may prefer Farnborough, where 86.7% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Bordon. There are 4 schools in Bordon and 24 in Farnborough.
Bordon School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Farnborough School Inspection Breakdown
86.7% of 24 schools (21 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bordon | Farnborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 24 |
| Primary | 3 | 21 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 86.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 465.0 Mbps in Farnborough and 292.3 Mbps in Bordon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Bordon and 98.3% in Farnborough. Gigabit availability stands at 49% in Bordon and 91.9% in Farnborough.
Farnborough is the faster of the two by 59% on average download speed (465 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bordon, scoring 72.6 on average (band C) compared to 71.3 (band C) in Farnborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Bordon and £1,152 in Farnborough. 68.8% of homes in Bordon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Farnborough.
Bordon has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 68.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,638.7 in Farnborough and £35,162 in Bordon. The median age is 46.9 in Bordon and 42.3 in Farnborough. Employment rates stand at 59.5% in Bordon and 62.3% in Farnborough. Owner-occupancy is 73% in Bordon versus 67.5% in Farnborough. Bordon has a population of 9,349 and Farnborough has 60,665.
| Indicator | Bordon | Farnborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,349 | 60,665 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £35,162 | £37,638.7 |
| Employment Rate | 59.5% | 62.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 73% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.7% | 38.4% |
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