Bisley (Surrey Heath) vs Cranleigh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf 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.
| Metric | Bisley (Surrey Heath) | Cranleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Bisley (Surrey Heath) | Cranleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,045 | 10,430 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £39,097.8 | £36,052.5 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.8% | 41.9% |
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