Bisley (Surrey Heath) vs Blackwater (Hart)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe 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 & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Bisley (surrey Heath) and Blackwater (hart) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastBisley (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.
| Metric | Bisley (Surrey Heath) | Blackwater (Hart) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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).
| Indicator | Bisley (Surrey Heath) | Blackwater (Hart) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,045 | 7,170 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £39,097.8 | £37,534 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 64.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.8% | 35.6% |
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