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Bagshot vs Byfleet

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Bagshot is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 27% lower. Byfleet has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bagshot edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bagshot

£449,077

Byfleet

£613,958

Crime Rate

Bagshot

53.0

Byfleet

51.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bagshot

100.0%

Byfleet

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bagshot

427.6

Byfleet

464.1

EPC Rating

Bagshot

71.8

Byfleet

72

Median Income

Bagshot

£38,501

Byfleet

£40,032

At £449,077, Bagshot undercuts Byfleet (£613,958) by around 27% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bagshot is a flat at £287,929, while in Byfleet it is a flat at £280,494.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Byfleet (£945,854 vs £654,305).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Byfleet prices grew faster — 15% vs 12%.

Byfleet has a crime rate of 51.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 4% lower than Bagshot at 53 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bagshot is violent-crime, while in Byfleet it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 2 schools in Bagshot, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Byfleet, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.

Bagshot School Inspection Breakdown

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

Byfleet School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBagshotByfleet
Total Schools23
Primary22
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Byfleet averages 464.1 Mbps – ahead of Bagshot's 427.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bagshot and 99.6% in Byfleet. Gigabit availability stands at 83.4% in Bagshot and 89.8% in Byfleet.

Byfleet is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (464 vs 428 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Byfleet leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Bagshot averages 71.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,202 in Bagshot and £1,176 in Byfleet. 71.1% of homes in Bagshot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.1% in Byfleet.

Bagshot has more energy-efficient housing — 71.1% reach band C or above, vs 67.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £40,031.7 in Byfleet and £38,500.5 in Bagshot. The median age is 42.8 in Bagshot and 42.6 in Byfleet. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Bagshot versus 68% in Byfleet. Employment rates stand at 64% in Bagshot and 61.2% in Byfleet.

IndicatorBagshotByfleet
Population5,93014,187
Median Age42.842.6
Median Household Income£38,500.5£40,031.7
Employment Rate64%61.2%
Owner Occupied70.4%68%
Degree-Level Qualified37.4%44%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bagshot and Byfleet?
Bagshot and Byfleet are approximately 9.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bagshot or Byfleet?
Bagshot is cheaper, with an average house price of £449,077.
Is Bagshot or Byfleet safer?
Byfleet has the lower crime rate at 51.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bagshot or Byfleet?
Bagshot has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bagshot or Byfleet?
Byfleet has faster average broadband at 464.1 Mbps.

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