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Bisley (Surrey Heath) vs Pirbright

Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Bisley (surrey Heath) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 28% lower. 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

Pirbright

£808,833

Crime Rate

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

52.4

Pirbright

71.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

100.0%

Pirbright

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

262.1

Pirbright

262.1

EPC Rating

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

71.6

Pirbright

71.6

Median Income

Bisley (Surrey Heath)

£39,098

Pirbright

£39,098

Property in Pirbright commands an average of £808,833, compared with £580,462 in Bisley (surrey Heath) – a difference of 28%. The most affordable entry point in Bisley (surrey Heath) is a flat at £244,889, while in Pirbright it is a flat at £290,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Pirbright (£1,088,000 vs £845,183).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bisley (surrey Heath) prices grew faster — 24% vs 10%.

Bisley (surrey Heath) has a crime rate of 52.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 37% lower than Pirbright at 71.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bisley (surrey Heath) is violent-crime, while in Pirbright 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 Pirbright. There are 1 schools in Bisley (surrey Heath) and 1 in Pirbright.

Bisley (Surrey Heath) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Pirbright School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBisley (Surrey Heath)Pirbright
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

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

Bisley (surrey Heath) is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (262 vs 262 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

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

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

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £39,097.8 in Bisley (surrey Heath) and £39,097.8 in Pirbright. The median age is 42.9 in Bisley (surrey Heath) and 42.9 in Pirbright. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Bisley (surrey Heath) and 60.5% in Pirbright. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Bisley (surrey Heath) versus 68.3% in Pirbright. Bisley (surrey Heath) has a population of 4,045 and Pirbright has 3,920.

IndicatorBisley (Surrey Heath)Pirbright
Population4,0453,920
Median Age42.942.9
Median Household Income£39,097.8£39,097.8
Employment Rate60.5%60.5%
Owner Occupied68.3%68.3%
Degree-Level Qualified40.8%40.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bisley (surrey Heath) and Pirbright?
Bisley (surrey Heath) and Pirbright are approximately 1.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bisley (surrey Heath) or Pirbright?
Bisley (surrey Heath) is cheaper, with an average house price of £580,462.
Is Bisley (surrey Heath) or Pirbright safer?
Bisley (surrey Heath) has the lower crime rate at 52.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bisley (surrey Heath) or Pirbright?
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 Pirbright?
Bisley (surrey Heath) has faster average broadband at 262.1 Mbps.

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