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Bisley (Surrey Heath) vs Maidenhead

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Bisley (surrey Heath) is about 8% cheaper on average. 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

Maidenhead

£632,300

Crime Rate

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

52.4

Maidenhead

58.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

100.0%

Maidenhead

81.2%

Avg Download Speed

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

262.1

Maidenhead

398.4

EPC Rating

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

71.6

Maidenhead

71.3

Median Income

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

£39,098

Maidenhead

£35,553

Buyers will find Bisley (surrey Heath) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £580,462 versus £632,300 in Maidenhead. The most affordable entry point in Bisley (surrey Heath) is a flat at £244,889, while in Maidenhead it is a flat at £315,018.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 22% pricier in Maidenhead (£315,018 vs £244,889).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bisley (surrey Heath) prices grew faster — 24% vs 8%.

With 52.4 offences per 1,000 people, Bisley (surrey Heath) is the safer of the two – 11% lower than Maidenhead's 58.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bisley (surrey Heath) is violent-crime, while in Maidenhead it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

School quality favours Bisley (surrey Heath): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 81.2% in Maidenhead.

Bisley (Surrey Heath) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Maidenhead School Inspection Breakdown

81.2% of 22 schools (17 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBisley (Surrey Heath)Maidenhead
Total Schools122
Primary117
Secondary05
% Top two bands100%81.2%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Maidenhead enjoy 398.4 Mbps on average, while Bisley (surrey Heath) lags behind at 262.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.6% of premises in Bisley (surrey Heath) and 97.5% in Maidenhead. Gigabit availability stands at 43.3% in Bisley (surrey Heath) and 72.9% in Maidenhead.

Maidenhead is the faster of the two by 52% on average download speed (398 vs 262 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Bisley (surrey Heath) is band C (score 71.6), ahead of Maidenhead's band C (score 71.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Bisley (surrey Heath) and £1,143 in Maidenhead. 67.2% of homes in Bisley (surrey Heath) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Maidenhead.

Maidenhead has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 67.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Bisley (surrey Heath) has a population of 4,045 while Maidenhead has 67,391. Median household income is £39,097.8 in Bisley (surrey Heath) and £35,552.7 in Maidenhead. The median age is 42.9 in Bisley (surrey Heath) and 40.9 in Maidenhead. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Bisley (surrey Heath) and 61.8% in Maidenhead.

IndicatorBisley (Surrey Heath)Maidenhead
Population4,04567,391
Median Age42.940.9
Median Household Income£39,097.8£35,552.7
Employment Rate60.5%61.8%
Owner Occupied68.3%61.6%
Degree-Level Qualified40.8%40.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bisley (surrey Heath) and Maidenhead?
Bisley (surrey Heath) and Maidenhead are approximately 14.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bisley (surrey Heath) or Maidenhead?
Bisley (surrey Heath) is cheaper, with an average house price of £580,462.
Is Bisley (surrey Heath) or Maidenhead safer?
Bisley (surrey Heath) has the lower crime rate at 52.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bisley (surrey Heath) or Maidenhead?
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 Maidenhead?
Maidenhead has faster average broadband at 398.4 Mbps.

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