Bisley (Surrey Heath) vs Leatherhead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies 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.
| Metric | Bisley (Surrey Heath) | Leatherhead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Bisley (Surrey Heath) | Leatherhead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,045 | 11,482 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £39,097.8 | £39,455.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 60.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.8% | 48.9% |
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