Bordon vs Four Marks
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bordon wins on house prices with a 46% gap. Four Marks has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Four Marks edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bordon
£369,717
Four Marks
£686,979
Crime Rate
Bordon
60.3
Four Marks
43.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bordon
75.0%
Four Marks
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bordon
292.3
Four Marks
326.7
EPC Rating
Bordon
72.6
Four Marks
72.5
Median Income
Bordon
£35,162
Four Marks
£37,949
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £369,717, Bordon undercuts Four Marks (£686,979) by around 46% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bordon is a flat at £201,570, while in Four Marks it is a flat at £181,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 15% pricier in Four Marks (£654,295 vs £554,636).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Four Marks prices grew faster — 50% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Four Marks experience less crime overall, with a rate of 43.3 per 1,000 versus 60.3 per 1,000 in Bordon. The most common crime category in Bordon is violent-crime, while in Four Marks 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 Four Marks, 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.
Four Marks School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bordon | Four Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Four Marks averages 326.7 Mbps – ahead of Bordon's 292.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Bordon and 90.3% in Four Marks. Gigabit availability stands at 49% in Bordon and 58.4% in Four Marks.
Four Marks is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (327 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bordon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.6 (C), while Four Marks averages 72.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Bordon and £1,218 in Four Marks. 68.8% of homes in Bordon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.4% in Four Marks.
Four Marks has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 68.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,948.8 in Four Marks and £35,162 in Bordon. The median age is 46.9 in Bordon and 44.5 in Four Marks. Owner-occupancy is 73% in Bordon versus 69.8% in Four Marks. Employment rates stand at 59.5% in Bordon and 61.2% in Four Marks.
| Indicator | Bordon | Four Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,349 | 5,613 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,162 | £37,948.8 |
| Employment Rate | 59.5% | 61.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 73% | 69.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.7% | 40% |
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