Bordon vs Headley Down and Headley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bordon offers lower property prices by roughly 47%. Headley Down And Headley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Headley Down And Headley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bordon
£369,717
Headley Down and Headley
£700,888
Crime Rate
Bordon
60.3
Headley Down and Headley
43.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bordon
75.0%
Headley Down and Headley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bordon
292.3
Headley Down and Headley
292.3
EPC Rating
Bordon
72.6
Headley Down and Headley
72.6
Median Income
Bordon
£35,162
Headley Down and Headley
£35,162
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Bordon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £369,717 versus £700,888 in Headley Down And Headley. The most affordable entry point in Bordon is a flat at £201,570, while in Headley Down And Headley it is a flat at £215,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 36% pricier in Headley Down And Headley (£868,578 vs £554,636).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bordon prices grew faster — 27% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Headley Down And Headley (43.4 per 1,000) compared to Bordon (60.3 per 1,000), a 39% difference. The most common crime category in Bordon is violent-crime, while in Headley Down And Headley 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 EastSchool quality favours Headley Down And Headley: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Bordon.
Bordon School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Headley Down and Headley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bordon | Headley Down and Headley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bordon enjoy 292.3 Mbps on average, while Headley Down And Headley lags behind at 292.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Bordon and 94.8% in Headley Down And Headley. Gigabit availability stands at 49% in Bordon and 49% in Headley Down And Headley.
Bordon is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (292 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bordon is band C (score 72.6), ahead of Headley Down And Headley's band C (score 72.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Bordon and £1,270 in Headley Down And Headley. 68.8% of homes in Bordon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Headley Down And Headley.
Bordon has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 68.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bordon has a population of 9,349 while Headley Down And Headley has 4,935. Median household income is £35,162 in Bordon and £35,162 in Headley Down And Headley. The median age is 46.9 in Bordon and 46.9 in Headley Down And Headley. Employment rates stand at 59.5% in Bordon and 59.5% in Headley Down And Headley.
| Indicator | Bordon | Headley Down and Headley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,349 | 4,935 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £35,162 | £35,162 |
| Employment Rate | 59.5% | 59.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 73% | 73% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.7% | 38.7% |
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