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Brockenhurst vs North Baddesley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

North Baddesley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 164% lower. North Baddesley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brockenhurst edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brockenhurst

£1,030,243

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North Baddesley

£390,448

Crime Rate

Brockenhurst

54.2

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North Baddesley

52.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brockenhurst

100.0%

North Baddesley

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brockenhurst

343.7

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North Baddesley

435.7

EPC Rating

Brockenhurst

68.5

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North Baddesley

69.9

Median Income

Brockenhurst

£29,236

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North Baddesley

£32,384

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in South East

Property in Brockenhurst commands an average of £1,030,243, compared with £390,448 in North Baddesley – a difference of 164%. The most affordable entry point in Brockenhurst is a flat at £258,100, while in North Baddesley it is a terraced at £292,900.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 183% pricier in Brockenhurst (£1,386,294 vs £489,736).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Brockenhurst prices grew faster — 54% vs 24%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in South East

North Baddesley has a crime rate of 52.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 4% lower than Brockenhurst at 54.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brockenhurst is violent-crime, while in North Baddesley 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 East

Families may prefer Brockenhurst, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in North Baddesley. There are 1 schools in Brockenhurst and 2 in North Baddesley.

Brockenhurst School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

North Baddesley School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBrockenhurstNorth Baddesley
Total Schools12
Primary12
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 435.7 Mbps in North Baddesley and 343.7 Mbps in Brockenhurst. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.5% of premises in Brockenhurst and 97.5% in North Baddesley. Gigabit availability stands at 65.4% in Brockenhurst and 83.7% in North Baddesley.

North Baddesley is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (436 vs 344 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours North Baddesley, scoring 69.9 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Brockenhurst. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Brockenhurst and £1,270 in North Baddesley. 58.3% of homes in Brockenhurst have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.8% in North Baddesley.

North Baddesley has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,384 in North Baddesley and £29,236 in Brockenhurst. The median age is 51.4 in Brockenhurst and 45.2 in North Baddesley. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Brockenhurst and 61.7% in North Baddesley. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Brockenhurst versus 68.9% in North Baddesley. Brockenhurst has a population of 3,484 and North Baddesley has 6,996.

IndicatorBrockenhurstNorth Baddesley
Population3,4846,996
Median Age51.445.2
Median Household Income£29,236£32,384
Employment Rate52.9%61.7%
Owner Occupied74.2%68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified31.2%35.7%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brockenhurst and North Baddesley?
Brockenhurst and North Baddesley are approximately 12.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brockenhurst or North Baddesley?
North Baddesley is cheaper, with an average house price of £390,448.
Is Brockenhurst or North Baddesley safer?
North Baddesley has the lower crime rate at 52.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brockenhurst or North Baddesley?
Brockenhurst has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brockenhurst or North Baddesley?
North Baddesley has faster average broadband at 435.7 Mbps.

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