Byfleet vs Cranleigh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Byfleet offers lower property prices by roughly 8%. Byfleet has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Byfleet edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Byfleet
£613,958
Cranleigh
£664,392
Crime Rate
Byfleet
51.1
Cranleigh
58.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Byfleet
100.0%
Cranleigh
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Byfleet
464.1
Cranleigh
361.2
EPC Rating
Byfleet
72
Cranleigh
68.5
Median Income
Byfleet
£40,032
Cranleigh
£36,053
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Byfleet more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £613,958 versus £664,392 in Cranleigh. The most affordable entry point in Byfleet is a flat at £280,494, while in Cranleigh it is a flat at £320,569.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 13% pricier in Cranleigh (£320,569 vs £280,494).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Byfleet prices grew faster — 15% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 51.1 offences per 1,000 people, Byfleet is the safer of the two – 15% lower than Cranleigh's 58.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Byfleet is violent-crime, while in Cranleigh 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 EastSchool quality favours Byfleet: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Cranleigh.
Byfleet School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cranleigh School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Byfleet | Cranleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Byfleet enjoy 464.1 Mbps on average, while Cranleigh lags behind at 361.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.6% of premises in Byfleet and 92% in Cranleigh. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Byfleet and 68.2% in Cranleigh.
Byfleet is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (464 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Byfleet is band C (score 72), ahead of Cranleigh's band C (score 68.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Byfleet and £1,434 in Cranleigh. 67.1% of homes in Byfleet have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.6% in Cranleigh.
Byfleet has more energy-efficient housing — 67.1% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Byfleet has a population of 14,187 while Cranleigh has 10,430. Median household income is £40,031.7 in Byfleet and £36,052.5 in Cranleigh. The median age is 42.6 in Byfleet and 47.7 in Cranleigh. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Byfleet and 56.2% in Cranleigh.
| Indicator | Byfleet | Cranleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,187 | 10,430 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £40,031.7 | £36,052.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44% | 41.9% |
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