Four Marks vs Haslemere
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Four Marks is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Haslemere has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Four Marks edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Four Marks
£686,979
Haslemere
£717,029
Crime Rate
Four Marks
43.3
Haslemere
36.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Four Marks
100.0%
Haslemere
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Four Marks
326.7
Haslemere
284.8
EPC Rating
Four Marks
72.5
Haslemere
69.9
Median Income
Four Marks
£37,949
Haslemere
£35,756
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £686,979, Four Marks undercuts Haslemere (£717,029) by around 4% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Four Marks is a flat at £181,250, while in Haslemere it is a flat at £288,189.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 41% pricier in Haslemere (£1,102,161 vs £654,295).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Four Marks prices grew faster — 50% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastHaslemere has a crime rate of 36.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 17% lower than Four Marks at 43.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Four Marks is violent-crime, while in Haslemere 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 Four Marks, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Haslemere, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Four Marks School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haslemere School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Four Marks | Haslemere |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Four Marks averages 326.7 Mbps – ahead of Haslemere's 284.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.3% of premises in Four Marks and 91.6% in Haslemere. Gigabit availability stands at 58.4% in Four Marks and 50% in Haslemere.
Four Marks is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (327 vs 285 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Four Marks leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.5 (C), while Haslemere averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Four Marks and £1,379 in Haslemere. 70.4% of homes in Four Marks have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60% in Haslemere.
Four Marks has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 60% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,948.8 in Four Marks and £35,755.7 in Haslemere. The median age is 44.5 in Four Marks and 47.4 in Haslemere. Owner-occupancy is 69.8% in Four Marks versus 70.1% in Haslemere. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Four Marks and 57.3% in Haslemere.
| Indicator | Four Marks | Haslemere |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,613 | 11,897 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £37,948.8 | £35,755.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.8% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 40.8% |
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