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Broadbridge Heath vs Farncombe

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Broadbridge Heath wins on house prices with a 34% gap. Farncombe has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Broadbridge Heath

£429,327

Farncombe

£646,250

Crime Rate

Broadbridge Heath

45.4

Farncombe

37.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Broadbridge Heath

N/A

Farncombe

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Broadbridge Heath

402.5

Farncombe

393

EPC Rating

Broadbridge Heath

68.3

Farncombe

69.2

Median Income

Broadbridge Heath

£38,804

Farncombe

£40,845

At £429,327, Broadbridge Heath undercuts Farncombe (£646,250) by around 34% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Broadbridge Heath is a flat at £176,367, while in Farncombe it is a flat at £341,250.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 48% pricier in Farncombe (£341,250 vs £176,367).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Farncombe prices grew faster — 51% vs -37%.

Residents of Farncombe experience less crime overall, with a rate of 37 per 1,000 versus 45.4 per 1,000 in Broadbridge Heath. The most common crime category in Broadbridge Heath is violent-crime, while in Farncombe it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality data is not fully available for both Broadbridge Heath and Farncombe. Broadbridge Heath has 1 schools and Farncombe has 4 schools.

Broadbridge Heath School Inspection Breakdown

Farncombe School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBroadbridge HeathFarncombe
Total Schools14
Primary13
Secondary01
% Top two bandsN/A100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Broadbridge Heath averages 402.5 Mbps – ahead of Farncombe's 393.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Broadbridge Heath and 96.8% in Farncombe. Gigabit availability stands at 73.5% in Broadbridge Heath and 74.9% in Farncombe.

Broadbridge Heath is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (403 vs 393 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Farncombe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.2 (C), while Broadbridge Heath averages 68.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,439 in Broadbridge Heath and £1,331 in Farncombe. 56.1% of homes in Broadbridge Heath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.7% in Farncombe.

Farncombe has more energy-efficient housing — 58.7% reach band C or above, vs 56.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £40,845 in Farncombe and £38,803.7 in Broadbridge Heath. The median age is 46.8 in Broadbridge Heath and 44.1 in Farncombe. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Broadbridge Heath versus 69% in Farncombe. Employment rates stand at 59% in Broadbridge Heath and 58.5% in Farncombe.

IndicatorBroadbridge HeathFarncombe
Population6,01113,247
Median Age46.844.1
Median Household Income£38,803.7£40,845
Employment Rate59%58.5%
Owner Occupied72.4%69%
Degree-Level Qualified42.2%45.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Broadbridge Heath and Farncombe?
Broadbridge Heath and Farncombe are approximately 14.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Broadbridge Heath or Farncombe?
Broadbridge Heath is cheaper, with an average house price of £429,327.
Is Broadbridge Heath or Farncombe safer?
Farncombe has the lower crime rate at 37 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Broadbridge Heath or Farncombe?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Broadbridge Heath or Farncombe?
Broadbridge Heath has faster average broadband at 402.5 Mbps.

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