Ashford Common vs Bisley (Surrey Heath)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Ashford Common is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 31% lower. Bisley (surrey Heath) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashford Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashford Common
£401,849
Bisley (Surrey Heath)
£580,462
Crime Rate
Ashford Common
76.0
Bisley (Surrey Heath)
52.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashford Common
100.0%
Bisley (Surrey Heath)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashford Common
454.1
Bisley (Surrey Heath)
262.1
EPC Rating
Ashford Common
71
Bisley (Surrey Heath)
71.6
Median Income
Ashford Common
£34,982
Bisley (Surrey Heath)
£39,098
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £401,849, Ashford Common undercuts Bisley (surrey Heath) (£580,462) by around 31% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashford Common is a flat at £219,005, 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 £555,376).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashford Common prices grew faster — 31% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBisley (surrey Heath) has a crime rate of 52.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 45% lower than Ashford Common at 76 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashford Common 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 EastOf the 1 schools in Ashford Common, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bisley (surrey Heath), which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Ashford Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Ashford Common | Bisley (Surrey Heath) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ashford Common averages 454.1 Mbps – ahead of Bisley (surrey Heath)'s 262.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford Common and 90.6% in Bisley (surrey Heath). Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford Common and 43.3% in Bisley (surrey Heath).
Ashford Common is the faster of the two by 73% on average download speed (454 vs 262 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bisley (surrey Heath), scoring 71.6 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Ashford Common. Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford Common and £1,175 in Bisley (surrey Heath). 65.1% of homes in Ashford Common 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 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,097.8 in Bisley (surrey Heath) and £34,981.5 in Ashford Common. The median age is 40.7 in Ashford Common and 42.9 in Bisley (surrey Heath). Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford Common and 60.5% in Bisley (surrey Heath). Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Ashford Common versus 68.3% in Bisley (surrey Heath). Ashford Common has a population of 8,333 and Bisley (surrey Heath) has 4,045.
| Indicator | Ashford Common | Bisley (Surrey Heath) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,333 | 4,045 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £34,981.5 | £39,097.8 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 40.8% |
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