Bordon vs Midhurst
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bordon is about 39% cheaper on average. Bordon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Midhurst edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bordon
£369,717
Midhurst
£602,052
Crime Rate
Bordon
60.3
Midhurst
61.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bordon
75.0%
Midhurst
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bordon
292.3
Midhurst
153.1
EPC Rating
Bordon
72.6
Midhurst
68.5
Median Income
Bordon
£35,162
Midhurst
£28,263
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Bordon is £369,717, which is 39% less than Midhurst at £602,052. The most affordable entry point in Bordon is a flat at £201,570, while in Midhurst it is a flat at £272,237.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Midhurst (£838,382 vs £554,636).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Midhurst prices grew faster — 30% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 60.3 offences per 1,000 people, Bordon is the safer of the two – 3% lower than Midhurst's 61.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bordon is violent-crime, while in Midhurst 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 EastMidhurst has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Bordon. Bordon has 4 schools in total, while Midhurst has 2.
Bordon School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Midhurst School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bordon | Midhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bordon offers faster average downloads at 292.3 Mbps, compared to 153.1 Mbps in Midhurst. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Bordon and 85.4% in Midhurst. Gigabit availability stands at 49% in Bordon and 19.7% in Midhurst.
Bordon is the faster of the two by 91% on average download speed (292 vs 153 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bordon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.6 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Midhurst. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Bordon and £1,402 in Midhurst. 68.8% of homes in Bordon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.1% in Midhurst.
Bordon has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,162 in Bordon and £28,263 in Midhurst. The median age is 46.9 in Bordon and 49.4 in Midhurst. Employment rates stand at 59.5% in Bordon and 53.8% in Midhurst. Owner-occupancy is 73% in Bordon versus 65.4% in Midhurst.
| Indicator | Bordon | Midhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,349 | 5,366 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 49.4 |
| Median Household Income | £35,162 | £28,263 |
| Employment Rate | 59.5% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 73% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.7% | 37.2% |
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