Bordon vs Farnham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bordon wins on house prices with a 44% gap. Farnham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Farnham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bordon
£369,717
Farnham
£664,871
Crime Rate
Bordon
60.3
Farnham
37.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bordon
75.0%
Farnham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bordon
292.3
Farnham
373.5
EPC Rating
Bordon
72.6
Farnham
68.5
Median Income
Bordon
£35,162
Farnham
£43,842
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £369,717, Bordon undercuts Farnham (£664,871) by around 44% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bordon is a flat at £201,570, while in Farnham it is a flat at £361,405.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 45% pricier in Farnham (£1,005,955 vs £554,636).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bordon prices grew faster — 27% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Farnham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 37.1 per 1,000 versus 60.3 per 1,000 in Bordon. The most common crime category in Bordon is violent-crime, while in Farnham 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 EastOf the 4 schools in Bordon, 75% are in the top two inspection bands. In Farnham, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bordon School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Farnham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bordon | Farnham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Farnham averages 373.5 Mbps – ahead of Bordon's 292.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Bordon and 99% in Farnham. Gigabit availability stands at 49% in Bordon and 64.2% in Farnham.
Farnham is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (374 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bordon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.6 (C), while Farnham averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Bordon and £1,466 in Farnham. 68.8% of homes in Bordon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53% in Farnham.
Bordon has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 53% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £43,842 in Farnham and £35,162 in Bordon. The median age is 46.9 in Bordon and 46 in Farnham. Owner-occupancy is 73% in Bordon versus 71.8% in Farnham. Employment rates stand at 59.5% in Bordon and 58.6% in Farnham.
| Indicator | Bordon | Farnham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,349 | 20,499 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £35,162 | £43,842 |
| Employment Rate | 59.5% | 58.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 73% | 71.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.7% | 46.6% |
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