Bourne End vs Bovingdon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Bovingdon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 36% lower. Bourne End has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bourne End edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bourne End
£814,616
Bovingdon
£600,951
Crime Rate
Bourne End
59.3
Bovingdon
68.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bourne End
100.0%
Bovingdon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bourne End
397.3
Bovingdon
425.5
EPC Rating
Bourne End
71
Bovingdon
70.5
Median Income
Bourne End
£36,571
Bovingdon
£37,945
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Bourne End commands an average of £814,616, compared with £600,951 in Bovingdon – a difference of 36%. The most affordable entry point in Bourne End is a flat at £342,075, while in Bovingdon it is a flat at £240,150.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 42% pricier in Bourne End (£342,075 vs £240,150).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bourne End prices grew faster — 51% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBourne End has a crime rate of 59.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 16% lower than Bovingdon at 68.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bourne End is violent-crime, while in Bovingdon 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 Bourne End, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Bovingdon. There are 2 schools in Bourne End and 1 in Bovingdon.
Bourne End School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bovingdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bourne End | Bovingdon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 425.5 Mbps in Bovingdon and 397.3 Mbps in Bourne End. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99% of premises in Bourne End and 96.5% in Bovingdon. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Bourne End and 81.8% in Bovingdon.
Bovingdon is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (426 vs 397 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bourne End leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Bovingdon averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,240 in Bourne End and £1,253 in Bovingdon. 66.5% of homes in Bourne End have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.7% in Bovingdon.
Bourne End has more energy-efficient housing — 66.5% reach band C or above, vs 64.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,944.7 in Bovingdon and £36,570.5 in Bourne End. The median age is 43.5 in Bourne End and 42.7 in Bovingdon. Owner-occupancy is 68.1% in Bourne End versus 68.6% in Bovingdon. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Bourne End and 62.6% in Bovingdon.
| Indicator | Bourne End | Bovingdon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,852 | 5,313 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 42.7 |
| Median Household Income | £36,570.5 | £37,944.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 62.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43% | 44.5% |
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