Bordon vs Farncombe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bordon wins on house prices with a 43% gap. Farncombe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Farncombe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bordon
£369,717
Farncombe
£646,250
Crime Rate
Bordon
60.3
Farncombe
37.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bordon
75.0%
Farncombe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bordon
292.3
Farncombe
393
EPC Rating
Bordon
72.6
Farncombe
69.2
Median Income
Bordon
£35,162
Farncombe
£40,845
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Farncombe commands an average of £646,250, compared with £369,717 in Bordon – a difference of 43%. The most affordable entry point in Bordon is a flat at £201,570, while in Farncombe it is a flat at £341,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 53% pricier in Farncombe (£805,000 vs £381,928).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Farncombe prices grew faster — 51% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Farncombe experience less crime overall, with a rate of 37 per 1,000 versus 60.3 per 1,000 in Bordon. The most common crime category in Bordon is violent-crime, while in Farncombe 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 Farncombe, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Bordon. There are 4 schools in Bordon and 4 in Farncombe.
Bordon School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Farncombe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bordon | Farncombe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 393.0 Mbps in Farncombe and 292.3 Mbps in Bordon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Bordon and 96.8% in Farncombe. Gigabit availability stands at 49% in Bordon and 74.9% in Farncombe.
Farncombe is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (393 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bordon, scoring 72.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Farncombe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Bordon and £1,331 in Farncombe. 68.8% of homes in Bordon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.7% in Farncombe.
Bordon has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £40,845 in Farncombe and £35,162 in Bordon. The median age is 46.9 in Bordon and 44.1 in Farncombe. Employment rates stand at 59.5% in Bordon and 58.5% in Farncombe. Owner-occupancy is 73% in Bordon versus 69% in Farncombe. Bordon has a population of 9,349 and Farncombe has 13,247.
| Indicator | Bordon | Farncombe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,349 | 13,247 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £35,162 | £40,845 |
| Employment Rate | 59.5% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 73% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.7% | 45.4% |
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