Ash and Ash Vale vs Bisley (Surrey Heath)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ash And Ash Vale is about 27% cheaper on average. Bisley (surrey Heath) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bisley (surrey Heath) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ash and Ash Vale
£421,078
Bisley (Surrey Heath)
£580,462
Crime Rate
Ash and Ash Vale
72.0
Bisley (Surrey Heath)
52.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ash and Ash Vale
83.3%
Bisley (Surrey Heath)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ash and Ash Vale
449.8
Bisley (Surrey Heath)
262.1
EPC Rating
Ash and Ash Vale
70.6
Bisley (Surrey Heath)
71.6
Median Income
Ash and Ash Vale
£37,465
Bisley (Surrey Heath)
£39,098
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Ash And Ash Vale is £421,078, which is 27% less than Bisley (surrey Heath) at £580,462. The most affordable entry point in Ash And Ash Vale is a flat at £207,175, while in Bisley (surrey Heath) it is a flat at £244,889.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Bisley (surrey Heath) (£845,183 vs £556,523).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bisley (surrey Heath) prices grew faster — 24% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 52.4 offences per 1,000 people, Bisley (surrey Heath) is the safer of the two – 37% lower than Ash And Ash Vale's 72 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ash And Ash Vale is violent-crime, while in Bisley (surrey Heath) 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 EastBisley (surrey Heath) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 83.3% in Ash And Ash Vale. Ash And Ash Vale has 8 schools in total, while Bisley (surrey Heath) has 1.
Ash and Ash Vale School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bisley (Surrey Heath) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ash and Ash Vale | Bisley (Surrey Heath) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 1 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ash And Ash Vale offers faster average downloads at 449.8 Mbps, compared to 262.1 Mbps in Bisley (surrey Heath). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Ash And Ash Vale and 90.6% in Bisley (surrey Heath). Gigabit availability stands at 88.2% in Ash And Ash Vale and 43.3% in Bisley (surrey Heath).
Ash And Ash Vale is the faster of the two by 72% on average download speed (450 vs 262 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bisley (surrey Heath) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.6 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Ash And Ash Vale. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,200 in Ash And Ash Vale and £1,175 in Bisley (surrey Heath). 66.4% of homes in Ash And Ash Vale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.2% in Bisley (surrey Heath).
Bisley (surrey Heath) has more energy-efficient housing — 67.2% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,097.8 in Bisley (surrey Heath) and £37,464.7 in Ash And Ash Vale. The median age is 42.5 in Ash And Ash Vale and 42.9 in Bisley (surrey Heath). Employment rates stand at 61.9% in Ash And Ash Vale and 60.5% in Bisley (surrey Heath). Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Ash And Ash Vale versus 68.3% in Bisley (surrey Heath).
| Indicator | Ash and Ash Vale | Bisley (Surrey Heath) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,145 | 4,045 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £37,464.7 | £39,097.8 |
| Employment Rate | 61.9% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.7% | 40.8% |
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