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Ashford Common vs Bisley (Surrey Heath)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Bisley (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.

Of 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.

MetricAshford CommonBisley (Surrey Heath)
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAshford CommonBisley (Surrey Heath)
Population8,3334,045
Median Age40.742.9
Median Household Income£34,981.5£39,097.8
Employment Rate61.2%60.5%
Owner Occupied56.9%68.3%
Degree-Level Qualified37.6%40.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashford Common and Bisley (surrey Heath)?
Ashford Common and Bisley (surrey Heath) are approximately 10.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashford Common or Bisley (surrey Heath)?
Ashford Common is cheaper, with an average house price of £401,849.
Is Ashford Common or Bisley (surrey Heath) safer?
Bisley (surrey Heath) has the lower crime rate at 52.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashford Common or Bisley (surrey Heath)?
Ashford Common has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ashford Common or Bisley (surrey Heath)?
Ashford Common has faster average broadband at 454.1 Mbps.

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