Bordon vs Petersfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Bordon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 38% lower. Petersfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Petersfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bordon
£369,717
Petersfield
£599,506
Crime Rate
Bordon
60.3
Petersfield
43.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bordon
75.0%
Petersfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bordon
292.3
Petersfield
305.3
EPC Rating
Bordon
72.6
Petersfield
72.6
Median Income
Bordon
£35,162
Petersfield
£36,108
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £369,717, Bordon undercuts Petersfield (£599,506) by around 38% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bordon is a flat at £201,570, while in Petersfield it is a flat at £242,424.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 38% pricier in Petersfield (£900,161 vs £554,636).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Petersfield prices grew faster — 29% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastPetersfield has a crime rate of 43.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 38% lower than Bordon at 60.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bordon is violent-crime, while in Petersfield 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 Petersfield, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bordon School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Petersfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bordon | Petersfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Petersfield averages 305.3 Mbps – ahead of Bordon's 292.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Bordon and 83.7% in Petersfield. Gigabit availability stands at 49% in Bordon and 55.6% in Petersfield.
Petersfield is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (305 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bordon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.6 (C), while Petersfield averages 72.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Bordon and £1,236 in Petersfield. 68.8% of homes in Bordon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69% in Petersfield.
Petersfield has more energy-efficient housing — 69% reach band C or above, vs 68.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,108 in Petersfield and £35,162 in Bordon. The median age is 46.9 in Bordon and 45.8 in Petersfield. Owner-occupancy is 73% in Bordon versus 69.3% in Petersfield. Employment rates stand at 59.5% in Bordon and 58.6% in Petersfield.
| Indicator | Bordon | Petersfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,349 | 14,994 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £35,162 | £36,108 |
| Employment Rate | 59.5% | 58.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 73% | 69.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.7% | 41.8% |
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