Byfleet vs Reigate
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Byfleet is about 7% cheaper on average. Byfleet has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Byfleet edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Byfleet
£613,958
Reigate
£662,809
Crime Rate
Byfleet
51.1
Reigate
60.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Byfleet
100.0%
Reigate
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Byfleet
464.1
Reigate
383.7
EPC Rating
Byfleet
72
Reigate
69.4
Median Income
Byfleet
£40,032
Reigate
£38,744
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Byfleet more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £613,958 versus £662,809 in Reigate. The most affordable entry point in Byfleet is a flat at £280,494, while in Reigate it is a flat at £320,712.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 25% pricier in Reigate (£675,443 vs £504,670).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Reigate prices grew faster — 28% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 51.1 offences per 1,000 people, Byfleet is the safer of the two – 18% lower than Reigate's 60.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Byfleet is violent-crime, while in Reigate 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 100% in Reigate.
Byfleet School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Reigate School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (6 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Byfleet | Reigate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Byfleet enjoy 464.1 Mbps on average, while Reigate lags behind at 383.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.6% of premises in Byfleet and 95.1% in Reigate. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Byfleet and 72.7% in Reigate.
Byfleet is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (464 vs 384 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Byfleet is band C (score 72), ahead of Reigate's band C (score 69.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Byfleet and £1,330 in Reigate. 67.1% of homes in Byfleet have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Reigate.
Byfleet has more energy-efficient housing — 67.1% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Byfleet has a population of 14,187 while Reigate has 23,774. Median household income is £40,031.7 in Byfleet and £38,743.5 in Reigate. The median age is 42.6 in Byfleet and 45.3 in Reigate. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Byfleet and 60.5% in Reigate.
| Indicator | Byfleet | Reigate |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,187 | 23,774 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £40,031.7 | £38,743.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 44% | 41.7% |
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