Area guide · Woking

Living in Byfleet

A snapshot of life in Byfleet, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Byfleet is a village in Woking, South East with a population of 14,187. The average house price is £613,958 and the overall crime rate is 51.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Byfleet ranks

Population

14,187

Avg House Price

£613,958

Crime Rate

51.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

464 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£40,031.7

Median Age

42.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Byfleet's detached homes (£945,854) command roughly 3.4× the price of a flat (£280,494).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Byfleet prices have risen 15% over the last 9 years (£535,006 → £613,958).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£945,854	£797,500	48
Semi-Detached	£504,670	£479,250	56
Terraced	£441,130	£450,000	47
Flat	£280,494	£257,000	72

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Byfleet is 51.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Byfleet: violent crime (38% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Byfleet Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Heathside School	Secondary	Good
St Mary's CofE Controlled Primary School, Byfleet	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Byfleet averages 464 Mbps — 364% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Byfleet homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 67.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72
% Rated C or Above	67.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,176

Demographics & Economy

Population	14,187
Median Age	42.6
Median Household Income	£40,031.7
Employment Rate	61.2%
Owner Occupied	68%
Degree-Level Qualified	44%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Byfleet?

The average house price in Byfleet is £613,958 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Byfleet?

The most affordable entry point in Byfleet is a flat, with an average price of £280,494.

Is Byfleet a safe place to live?

Byfleet has a recorded crime rate of 51.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Byfleet?

Byfleet has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Byfleet?

Average broadband download speeds in Byfleet are around 464 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 99.6% of premises.

How big is Byfleet?

Byfleet is a settlement in Woking with a population of approximately 14,187.

Most compared with

How does Byfleet stack up against its neighbours?

Addlestone

Byfleet

House price: £446,654 · £613,958
Crime rate: 70.8 · 51.1
Distance: 1.9 mi

Aldershot

Byfleet

House price: £360,986 · £613,958
Crime rate: N/A · 51.1
Distance: 14.5 mi

Ascot and Sunningdale

Byfleet

House price: £1,205,601 · £613,958
Crime rate: 58.1 · 51.1
Distance: 8.8 mi

Ash and Ash Vale

Byfleet

House price: £421,078 · £613,958
Crime rate: 72 · 51.1
Distance: 12.8 mi

Ashford Common

Byfleet

House price: £401,849 · £613,958
Crime rate: 76 · 51.1
Distance: 5.2 mi

Ashford (Spelthorne)

Byfleet

House price: £401,849 · £613,958
Crime rate: 76 · 51.1
Distance: 5.8 mi

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