Bordon vs Hindhead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bordon wins on house prices with a 57% gap. Hindhead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bordon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bordon
£369,717
Hindhead
£858,436
Crime Rate
Bordon
60.3
Hindhead
37.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bordon
75.0%
Hindhead
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bordon
292.3
Hindhead
371.1
EPC Rating
Bordon
72.6
Hindhead
70.6
Median Income
Bordon
£35,162
Hindhead
£39,502
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Hindhead commands an average of £858,436, compared with £369,717 in Bordon – a difference of 57%. The most affordable entry point in Bordon is a flat at £201,570, while in Hindhead it is a flat at £243,295.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 42% pricier in Hindhead (£956,818 vs £554,636).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hindhead prices grew faster — 85% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Hindhead 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 Hindhead 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 Bordon, where 75% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Hindhead. There are 4 schools in Bordon and 2 in Hindhead.
Bordon School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hindhead School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bordon | Hindhead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 371.1 Mbps in Hindhead and 292.3 Mbps in Bordon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Bordon and 96.1% in Hindhead. Gigabit availability stands at 49% in Bordon and 69.8% in Hindhead.
Hindhead is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (371 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bordon, scoring 72.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Hindhead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Bordon and £1,368 in Hindhead. 68.8% of homes in Bordon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Hindhead.
Bordon has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,502 in Hindhead and £35,162 in Bordon. The median age is 46.9 in Bordon and 46.5 in Hindhead. Employment rates stand at 59.5% in Bordon and 59% in Hindhead. Owner-occupancy is 73% in Bordon versus 72.4% in Hindhead. Bordon has a population of 9,349 and Hindhead has 6,444.
| Indicator | Bordon | Hindhead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,349 | 6,444 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,162 | £39,502 |
| Employment Rate | 59.5% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 73% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.7% | 42.7% |
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