Town Pop. 3,820

Living in Bisley (Surrey Heath): Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bisley (Surrey Heath) comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 50/100 against a national town median of 23/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 53/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the GU24 postcode district, Bisley (Surrey Heath) ranks 7th. On schools specifically, Bisley (Surrey Heath) sits 13 points above the GU24 district figure of 37/100. Economic health (90) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see GU24 postcode district.

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Bisley (Surrey Heath) scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
53
92.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 130 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 128 crimes
↑ 1575% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Public order 15 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 42 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mainstone Road 217 crimes
  2. 2 A322 12 crimes
  3. 3 Arethusa Way 12 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 8.7 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
71
Green Space 80
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
50
4 schools in area · 17 within 4km
4Good
  • Bisley CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Holy Trinity CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Knaphill SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The Knaphill Lower SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsFrimley Park Hospital4.1 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital5.4 mi
St Peter's Hospital5.4 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Family Practice1.9 mi
GP capacity2,044 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
57
Full fibre (FTTP)64.7%
available across Surrey Heath
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 81 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate59%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59%Unemployed2.6%Retired19.2%Student3.5%Other inactive15.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.2%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary19.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.3%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership84.1%
Among the least-deprived 12% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
Council tax Surrey Heath · 2026-27
A £1,723
B £2,011
C £2,298
D £2,585
E £3,159
F £3,734
G £4,308
H £5,170
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
44
Brookwood 1.5 mi
Woking 3.5 mi
Worplesdon 3.5 mi
J3 M3 2.8 mi
J3 M3 2.9 mi
J4 M3 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
43
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £510,000 26
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£396k £514k £636k £754k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Sheet's Heath 45 1.1 mi away ⇄
Castle Green 65 1.3 mi away ⇄
Brookwood 56 1.4 mi away ⇄
West End and Chobham 52 1.5 mi away ⇄
Pirbright 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Lightwater 55 2.2 mi away ⇄
Chobham 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Mimbridge 61 2.5 mi away ⇄
Woking 65 2.7 mi away ⇄
Deepcut 55 3.1 mi away ⇄
Worplesdon 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Windlesham 48 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bisley (Surrey Heath) a nice place to live?

Bisley (Surrey Heath) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bisley (Surrey Heath) is 48/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bisley (Surrey Heath)?

Bisley (Surrey Heath) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 53/100. There were 353 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bisley (Surrey Heath)?

Among the top-rated schools in Bisley (Surrey Heath) are Bisley CofE Primary School, Holy Trinity CofE Primary School and Knaphill School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Bisley (Surrey Heath) in total.

What are house prices like in Bisley (Surrey Heath)?

The current median house price in Bisley (Surrey Heath) is £510,000, around 79% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bisley (Surrey Heath) in context

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Postcode districts in Bisley (Surrey Heath)

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