Addlestone vs Ash and Ash Vale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ash And Ash Vale wins on house prices with a 6% gap. Addlestone has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addlestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addlestone
£446,654
Ash and Ash Vale
£421,078
Crime Rate
Addlestone
70.8
Ash and Ash Vale
72.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addlestone
100.0%
Ash and Ash Vale
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Addlestone
438.2
Ash and Ash Vale
449.8
EPC Rating
Addlestone
73
Ash and Ash Vale
70.6
Median Income
Addlestone
£38,797
Ash and Ash Vale
£37,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Addlestone commands an average of £446,654, compared with £421,078 in Ash And Ash Vale – a difference of 6%. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Ash And Ash Vale it is a flat at £207,175.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Addlestone (£411,182 vs £330,380).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ash And Ash Vale prices grew faster — 23% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Addlestone experience less crime overall, with a rate of 70.8 per 1,000 versus 72 per 1,000 in Ash And Ash Vale. The most common crime category in Addlestone is violent-crime, while in Ash And Ash Vale 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 EastFamilies may prefer Addlestone, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Ash And Ash Vale. There are 4 schools in Addlestone and 8 in Ash And Ash Vale.
Addlestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ash and Ash Vale School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addlestone | Ash and Ash Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 8 |
| Primary | 3 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 449.8 Mbps in Ash And Ash Vale and 438.2 Mbps in Addlestone. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 99.1% in Ash And Ash Vale. Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 88.2% in Ash And Ash Vale.
Ash And Ash Vale is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (450 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Addlestone, scoring 73 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Ash And Ash Vale. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £1,200 in Ash And Ash Vale. 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.4% in Ash And Ash Vale.
Addlestone has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,796.5 in Addlestone and £37,464.7 in Ash And Ash Vale. The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 42.5 in Ash And Ash Vale. Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 61.9% in Ash And Ash Vale. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addlestone versus 66.9% in Ash And Ash Vale. Addlestone has a population of 13,748 and Ash And Ash Vale has 24,145.
| Indicator | Addlestone | Ash and Ash Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,748 | 24,145 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £38,796.5 | £37,464.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 61.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 37.7% |
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