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Bisley (Surrey Heath) vs Farnham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 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. Farnham 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

Farnham

£664,871

Crime Rate

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

52.4

Farnham

37.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

100.0%

Farnham

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

262.1

Farnham

373.5

EPC Rating

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

71.6

Farnham

68.5

Median Income

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

£39,098

Farnham

£43,842

At £580,462, Bisley (surrey Heath) undercuts Farnham (£664,871) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bisley (surrey Heath) is a flat at £244,889, while in Farnham it is a flat at £361,405.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Farnham (£361,405 vs £244,889).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bisley (surrey Heath) prices grew faster — 24% vs 22%.

Residents of Farnham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 37.1 per 1,000 versus 52.4 per 1,000 in Bisley (surrey Heath). The most common crime category in Bisley (surrey Heath) is violent-crime, while in Farnham 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 Farnham, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.

Bisley (Surrey Heath) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Farnham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBisley (Surrey Heath)Farnham
Total Schools15
Primary15
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Farnham averages 373.5 Mbps – ahead of Bisley (surrey Heath)'s 262.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.6% of premises in Bisley (surrey Heath) and 99% in Farnham. Gigabit availability stands at 43.3% in Bisley (surrey Heath) and 64.2% in Farnham.

Farnham is the faster of the two by 43% on average download speed (374 vs 262 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bisley (surrey Heath) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.6 (C), while Farnham averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Bisley (surrey Heath) and £1,466 in Farnham. 67.2% of homes in Bisley (surrey Heath) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53% in Farnham.

Bisley (surrey Heath) has more energy-efficient housing — 67.2% reach band C or above, vs 53% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £43,842 in Farnham and £39,097.8 in Bisley (surrey Heath). The median age is 42.9 in Bisley (surrey Heath) and 46 in Farnham. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Bisley (surrey Heath) versus 71.8% in Farnham. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Bisley (surrey Heath) and 58.6% in Farnham.

IndicatorBisley (Surrey Heath)Farnham
Population4,04520,499
Median Age42.946
Median Household Income£39,097.8£43,842
Employment Rate60.5%58.6%
Owner Occupied68.3%71.8%
Degree-Level Qualified40.8%46.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bisley (surrey Heath) and Farnham?
Bisley (surrey Heath) and Farnham are approximately 10.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bisley (surrey Heath) or Farnham?
Bisley (surrey Heath) is cheaper, with an average house price of £580,462.
Is Bisley (surrey Heath) or Farnham safer?
Farnham has the lower crime rate at 37.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bisley (surrey Heath) or Farnham?
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 Farnham?
Farnham has faster average broadband at 373.5 Mbps.

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