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Bisley (Surrey Heath) vs Blackwater (Hart)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Blackwater (hart) offers lower property prices by roughly 38%. For families, Bisley (surrey Heath) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

£580,462

Blackwater (Hart)

£421,945

Crime Rate

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

52.4

Blackwater (Hart)

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

100.0%

Blackwater (Hart)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

262.1

Blackwater (Hart)

437.8

EPC Rating

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

71.6

Blackwater (Hart)

71.9

Median Income

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

£39,098

Blackwater (Hart)

£37,534

The average house price in Blackwater (hart) is £421,945, which is 38% less than Bisley (surrey Heath) at £580,462. The most affordable entry point in Bisley (surrey Heath) is a flat at £244,889, while in Blackwater (hart) it is a flat at £225,891.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 45% pricier in Bisley (surrey Heath) (£845,183 vs £582,316).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bisley (surrey Heath) prices grew faster — 24% vs 17%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Bisley (surrey Heath) and Blackwater (hart) at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Bisley (surrey Heath) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Blackwater (hart). Bisley (surrey Heath) has 1 schools in total, while Blackwater (hart) has 2.

Bisley (Surrey Heath) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Blackwater (Hart) School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBisley (Surrey Heath)Blackwater (Hart)
Total Schools12
Primary12
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Blackwater (hart) offers faster average downloads at 437.8 Mbps, compared to 262.1 Mbps in Bisley (surrey Heath). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.6% of premises in Bisley (surrey Heath) and 96.7% in Blackwater (hart). Gigabit availability stands at 43.3% in Bisley (surrey Heath) and 85.7% in Blackwater (hart).

Blackwater (hart) is the faster of the two by 67% on average download speed (438 vs 262 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Blackwater (hart) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.9 (band C) versus 71.6 (band C) in Bisley (surrey Heath). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Bisley (surrey Heath) and £1,130 in Blackwater (hart). 67.2% of homes in Bisley (surrey Heath) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.8% in Blackwater (hart).

Blackwater (hart) has more energy-efficient housing — 70.8% reach band C or above, vs 67.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £39,097.8 in Bisley (surrey Heath) and £37,534 in Blackwater (hart). The median age is 42.9 in Bisley (surrey Heath) and 42.2 in Blackwater (hart). Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Bisley (surrey Heath) and 64.2% in Blackwater (hart). Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Bisley (surrey Heath) versus 68.1% in Blackwater (hart).

IndicatorBisley (Surrey Heath)Blackwater (Hart)
Population4,0457,170
Median Age42.942.2
Median Household Income£39,097.8£37,534
Employment Rate60.5%64.2%
Owner Occupied68.3%68.1%
Degree-Level Qualified40.8%35.6%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bisley (surrey Heath) and Blackwater (hart)?
Bisley (surrey Heath) and Blackwater (hart) are approximately 6.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bisley (surrey Heath) or Blackwater (hart)?
Blackwater (hart) is cheaper, with an average house price of £421,945.
Is Bisley (surrey Heath) or Blackwater (hart) safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Bisley (surrey Heath) or Blackwater (hart)?
Bisley (surrey Heath) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bisley (surrey Heath) or Blackwater (hart)?
Blackwater (hart) has faster average broadband at 437.8 Mbps.

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