Bransgore vs Fordingbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Fordingbridge is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. Fordingbridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bransgore edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bransgore
£522,469
Fordingbridge
£457,868
Crime Rate
Bransgore
54.5
Fordingbridge
54.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bransgore
100.0%
Fordingbridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bransgore
405.8
Fordingbridge
341.4
EPC Rating
Bransgore
68.9
Fordingbridge
68.7
Median Income
Bransgore
£29,719
Fordingbridge
£29,385
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £457,868, Fordingbridge undercuts Bransgore (£522,469) by around 14% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bransgore is a flat at £344,625, while in Fordingbridge it is a flat at £168,598.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 104% pricier in Bransgore (£344,625 vs £168,598).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bransgore prices grew faster — 31% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastFordingbridge has a crime rate of 54.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Bransgore at 54.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bransgore is violent-crime, while in Fordingbridge 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 1 schools in Bransgore, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Fordingbridge, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bransgore School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fordingbridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bransgore | Fordingbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bransgore averages 405.8 Mbps – ahead of Fordingbridge's 341.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.3% of premises in Bransgore and 89.4% in Fordingbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 77.9% in Bransgore and 63.8% in Fordingbridge.
Bransgore is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (406 vs 341 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bransgore leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.9 (C), while Fordingbridge averages 68.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,257 in Bransgore and £1,317 in Fordingbridge. 59.1% of homes in Bransgore have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.1% in Fordingbridge.
Bransgore has more energy-efficient housing — 59.1% reach band C or above, vs 58.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,719.3 in Bransgore and £29,384.7 in Fordingbridge. The median age is 49.3 in Bransgore and 49.3 in Fordingbridge. Owner-occupancy is 69.1% in Bransgore versus 70.5% in Fordingbridge. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Bransgore and 55.1% in Fordingbridge.
| Indicator | Bransgore | Fordingbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,688 | 4,947 |
| Median Age | 49.3 | 49.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,719.3 | £29,384.7 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 55.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.6% | 32.3% |
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