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Bisley (Surrey Heath) vs Leatherhead

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Bisley (surrey Heath) wins on house prices with a 26% 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

Leatherhead

£783,246

Crime Rate

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

52.4

Leatherhead

56.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

100.0%

Leatherhead

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

262.1

Leatherhead

351.2

EPC Rating

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

71.6

Leatherhead

69.8

Median Income

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

£39,098

Leatherhead

£39,456

Property in Leatherhead commands an average of £783,246, compared with £580,462 in Bisley (surrey Heath) – a difference of 26%. The most affordable entry point in Bisley (surrey Heath) is a flat at £244,889, while in Leatherhead it is a flat at £286,466.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 42% pricier in Leatherhead (£1,445,660 vs £845,183).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bisley (surrey Heath) prices grew faster — 24% vs 11%.

Residents of Bisley (surrey Heath) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.4 per 1,000 versus 56 per 1,000 in Leatherhead. The most common crime category in Bisley (surrey Heath) is violent-crime, while in Leatherhead it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Families may prefer Bisley (surrey Heath), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Leatherhead. There are 1 schools in Bisley (surrey Heath) and 2 in Leatherhead.

Bisley (Surrey Heath) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Leatherhead School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBisley (Surrey Heath)Leatherhead
Total Schools12
Primary11
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 351.2 Mbps in Leatherhead and 262.1 Mbps in Bisley (surrey Heath). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.6% of premises in Bisley (surrey Heath) and 95.2% in Leatherhead. Gigabit availability stands at 43.3% in Bisley (surrey Heath) and 65.1% in Leatherhead.

Leatherhead is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (351 vs 262 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Bisley (surrey Heath), scoring 71.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.8 (band C) in Leatherhead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Bisley (surrey Heath) and £1,288 in Leatherhead. 67.2% of homes in Bisley (surrey Heath) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.3% in Leatherhead.

Bisley (surrey Heath) has more energy-efficient housing — 67.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £39,455.7 in Leatherhead and £39,097.8 in Bisley (surrey Heath). The median age is 42.9 in Bisley (surrey Heath) and 43.8 in Leatherhead. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Bisley (surrey Heath) and 60.7% in Leatherhead. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Bisley (surrey Heath) versus 68.5% in Leatherhead. Bisley (surrey Heath) has a population of 4,045 and Leatherhead has 11,482.

IndicatorBisley (Surrey Heath)Leatherhead
Population4,04511,482
Median Age42.943.8
Median Household Income£39,097.8£39,455.7
Employment Rate60.5%60.7%
Owner Occupied68.3%68.5%
Degree-Level Qualified40.8%48.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bisley (surrey Heath) and Leatherhead?
Bisley (surrey Heath) and Leatherhead are approximately 13.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bisley (surrey Heath) or Leatherhead?
Bisley (surrey Heath) is cheaper, with an average house price of £580,462.
Is Bisley (surrey Heath) or Leatherhead safer?
Bisley (surrey Heath) has the lower crime rate at 52.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bisley (surrey Heath) or Leatherhead?
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 Leatherhead?
Leatherhead has faster average broadband at 351.2 Mbps.

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