Bagshot vs Byfleet
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastByfleet 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf 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.
| Metric | Bagshot | Byfleet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Bagshot | Byfleet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,930 | 14,187 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £38,500.5 | £40,031.7 |
| Employment Rate | 64% | 61.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 68% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.4% | 44% |
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