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Bisley (Surrey Heath) vs Cobham (Elmbridge)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Bisley (surrey Heath) is about 50% cheaper on average. Cobham (elmbridge) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bisley (surrey Heath) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

£580,462

Cobham (Elmbridge)

£1,154,690

Crime Rate

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

52.4

Cobham (Elmbridge)

51.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

100.0%

Cobham (Elmbridge)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

262.1

Cobham (Elmbridge)

343.1

EPC Rating

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

71.6

Cobham (Elmbridge)

69.3

Median Income

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

£39,098

Cobham (Elmbridge)

£39,241

Buyers will find Bisley (surrey Heath) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £580,462 versus £1,154,690 in Cobham (elmbridge). The most affordable entry point in Bisley (surrey Heath) is a flat at £244,889, while in Cobham (elmbridge) it is a flat at £511,799.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 53% pricier in Cobham (elmbridge) (£1,804,727 vs £845,183).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bisley (surrey Heath) prices grew faster — 24% vs 1%.

With 51.2 offences per 1,000 people, Cobham (elmbridge) is the safer of the two – 2% lower than Bisley (surrey Heath)'s 52.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bisley (surrey Heath) is violent-crime, while in Cobham (elmbridge) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

School quality favours Bisley (surrey Heath): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Cobham (elmbridge).

Bisley (Surrey Heath) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Cobham (Elmbridge) School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBisley (Surrey Heath)Cobham (Elmbridge)
Total Schools13
Primary12
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Cobham (elmbridge) enjoy 343.1 Mbps on average, while Bisley (surrey Heath) lags behind at 262.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.6% of premises in Bisley (surrey Heath) and 91.6% in Cobham (elmbridge). Gigabit availability stands at 43.3% in Bisley (surrey Heath) and 60.9% in Cobham (elmbridge).

Cobham (elmbridge) is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (343 vs 262 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Bisley (surrey Heath) is band C (score 71.6), ahead of Cobham (elmbridge)'s band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Bisley (surrey Heath) and £1,355 in Cobham (elmbridge). 67.2% of homes in Bisley (surrey Heath) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.5% in Cobham (elmbridge).

Bisley (surrey Heath) has more energy-efficient housing — 67.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Bisley (surrey Heath) has a population of 4,045 while Cobham (elmbridge) has 17,505. Median household income is £39,241.3 in Cobham (elmbridge) and £39,097.8 in Bisley (surrey Heath). The median age is 42.9 in Bisley (surrey Heath) and 44.5 in Cobham (elmbridge). Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Bisley (surrey Heath) and 59.5% in Cobham (elmbridge).

IndicatorBisley (Surrey Heath)Cobham (Elmbridge)
Population4,04517,505
Median Age42.944.5
Median Household Income£39,097.8£39,241.3
Employment Rate60.5%59.5%
Owner Occupied68.3%70.3%
Degree-Level Qualified40.8%46.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bisley (surrey Heath) and Cobham (elmbridge)?
Bisley (surrey Heath) and Cobham (elmbridge) are approximately 10.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bisley (surrey Heath) or Cobham (elmbridge)?
Bisley (surrey Heath) is cheaper, with an average house price of £580,462.
Is Bisley (surrey Heath) or Cobham (elmbridge) safer?
Cobham (elmbridge) has the lower crime rate at 51.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bisley (surrey Heath) or Cobham (elmbridge)?
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 Cobham (elmbridge)?
Cobham (elmbridge) has faster average broadband at 343.1 Mbps.

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