Bisley (Surrey Heath) vs Farnham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf 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.
| Metric | Bisley (Surrey Heath) | Farnham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Bisley (Surrey Heath) | Farnham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,045 | 20,499 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £39,097.8 | £43,842 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 58.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 71.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.8% | 46.6% |
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