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Bisley (Surrey Heath) vs Cranleigh

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Bisley (surrey Heath) wins on house prices with a 13% gap. Bisley (surrey Heath) 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

Cranleigh

£664,392

Crime Rate

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

52.4

Cranleigh

58.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

100.0%

Cranleigh

66.7%

Avg Download Speed

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

262.1

Cranleigh

361.2

EPC Rating

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

71.6

Cranleigh

68.5

Median Income

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

£39,098

Cranleigh

£36,053

At £580,462, Bisley (surrey Heath) undercuts Cranleigh (£664,392) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bisley (surrey Heath) is a flat at £244,889, while in Cranleigh it is a flat at £320,569.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Cranleigh (£320,569 vs £244,889).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bisley (surrey Heath) prices grew faster — 24% vs 4%.

Residents of Bisley (surrey Heath) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.4 per 1,000 versus 58.9 per 1,000 in Cranleigh. The most common crime category in Bisley (surrey Heath) is violent-crime, while in Cranleigh it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 1 schools in Bisley (surrey Heath), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cranleigh, which has 4 schools, the figure is 66.7%.

Bisley (Surrey Heath) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Cranleigh School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBisley (Surrey Heath)Cranleigh
Total Schools14
Primary13
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%66.7%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Cranleigh averages 361.2 Mbps – ahead of Bisley (surrey Heath)'s 262.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.6% of premises in Bisley (surrey Heath) and 92% in Cranleigh. Gigabit availability stands at 43.3% in Bisley (surrey Heath) and 68.2% in Cranleigh.

Cranleigh is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (361 vs 262 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bisley (surrey Heath) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.6 (C), while Cranleigh averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Bisley (surrey Heath) and £1,434 in Cranleigh. 67.2% of homes in Bisley (surrey Heath) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.6% in Cranleigh.

Bisley (surrey Heath) has more energy-efficient housing — 67.2% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £39,097.8 in Bisley (surrey Heath) and £36,052.5 in Cranleigh. The median age is 42.9 in Bisley (surrey Heath) and 47.7 in Cranleigh. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Bisley (surrey Heath) versus 68.6% in Cranleigh. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Bisley (surrey Heath) and 56.2% in Cranleigh.

IndicatorBisley (Surrey Heath)Cranleigh
Population4,04510,430
Median Age42.947.7
Median Household Income£39,097.8£36,052.5
Employment Rate60.5%56.2%
Owner Occupied68.3%68.6%
Degree-Level Qualified40.8%41.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bisley (surrey Heath) and Cranleigh?
Bisley (surrey Heath) and Cranleigh are approximately 14.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bisley (surrey Heath) or Cranleigh?
Bisley (surrey Heath) is cheaper, with an average house price of £580,462.
Is Bisley (surrey Heath) or Cranleigh safer?
Bisley (surrey Heath) has the lower crime rate at 52.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bisley (surrey Heath) or Cranleigh?
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 Cranleigh?
Cranleigh has faster average broadband at 361.2 Mbps.

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