Bordon vs New Alresford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Bordon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 50% lower. New Alresford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, New Alresford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bordon
£369,717
New Alresford
£736,409
Crime Rate
Bordon
60.3
New Alresford
55.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bordon
75.0%
New Alresford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bordon
292.3
New Alresford
203.7
EPC Rating
Bordon
72.6
New Alresford
72.5
Median Income
Bordon
£35,162
New Alresford
£36,774
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in New Alresford commands an average of £736,409, compared with £369,717 in Bordon – a difference of 50%. The most affordable entry point in Bordon is a flat at £201,570, while in New Alresford it is a flat at £229,071.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 45% pricier in New Alresford (£1,017,208 vs £554,636).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, New Alresford prices grew faster — 37% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastNew Alresford has a crime rate of 55.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 9% lower than Bordon at 60.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bordon is violent-crime, while in New Alresford 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 New Alresford, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Bordon. There are 4 schools in Bordon and 3 in New Alresford.
Bordon School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
New Alresford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bordon | New Alresford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 292.3 Mbps in Bordon and 203.7 Mbps in New Alresford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Bordon and 63.4% in New Alresford. Gigabit availability stands at 49% in Bordon and 35.3% in New Alresford.
Bordon is the faster of the two by 43% on average download speed (292 vs 204 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bordon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.6 (C), while New Alresford averages 72.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Bordon and £1,221 in New Alresford. 68.8% of homes in Bordon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in New Alresford.
New Alresford has more energy-efficient housing — 69.9% reach band C or above, vs 68.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,774.3 in New Alresford and £35,162 in Bordon. The median age is 46.9 in Bordon and 44.6 in New Alresford. Owner-occupancy is 73% in Bordon versus 67.8% in New Alresford. Employment rates stand at 59.5% in Bordon and 60.7% in New Alresford.
| Indicator | Bordon | New Alresford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,349 | 5,340 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £35,162 | £36,774.3 |
| Employment Rate | 59.5% | 60.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 73% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.7% | 39.6% |
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