Addlestone vs Ashford (Spelthorne)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Ashford (spelthorne) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower. Addlestone has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addlestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addlestone
£446,654
Ashford (Spelthorne)
£401,849
Crime Rate
Addlestone
70.8
Ashford (Spelthorne)
76.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addlestone
100.0%
Ashford (Spelthorne)
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Addlestone
438.2
Ashford (Spelthorne)
454.1
EPC Rating
Addlestone
73
Ashford (Spelthorne)
71
Median Income
Addlestone
£38,797
Ashford (Spelthorne)
£34,982
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £401,849, Ashford (spelthorne) undercuts Addlestone (£446,654) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Ashford (spelthorne) it is a flat at £219,005.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 32% pricier in Addlestone (£411,182 vs £310,747).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashford (spelthorne) prices grew faster — 31% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastAddlestone has a crime rate of 70.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 7% lower than Ashford (spelthorne) at 76 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Addlestone is violent-crime, while in Ashford (spelthorne) 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 EastOf the 4 schools in Addlestone, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Ashford (spelthorne), which has 6 schools, the figure is 83.3%.
Addlestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ashford (Spelthorne) School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addlestone | Ashford (Spelthorne) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 6 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ashford (spelthorne) averages 454.1 Mbps – ahead of Addlestone's 438.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 95.3% in Ashford (spelthorne). Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 89.8% in Ashford (spelthorne).
Ashford (spelthorne) is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (454 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Addlestone leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73 (C), while Ashford (spelthorne) averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £980 in Ashford (spelthorne). 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Ashford (spelthorne).
Addlestone has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,796.5 in Addlestone and £34,981.5 in Ashford (spelthorne). The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 40.7 in Ashford (spelthorne). Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addlestone versus 56.9% in Ashford (spelthorne). Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 61.2% in Ashford (spelthorne).
| Indicator | Addlestone | Ashford (Spelthorne) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,748 | 23,171 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 40.7 |
| Median Household Income | £38,796.5 | £34,981.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 61.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 56.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 37.6% |
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