Addlestone vs Ashtead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Addlestone is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 36% lower. Ashtead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addlestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addlestone
£446,654
Ashtead
£694,684
Crime Rate
Addlestone
70.8
Ashtead
56.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addlestone
100.0%
Ashtead
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addlestone
438.2
Ashtead
369.9
EPC Rating
Addlestone
73
Ashtead
67.9
Median Income
Addlestone
£38,797
Ashtead
£37,374
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Ashtead commands an average of £694,684, compared with £446,654 in Addlestone – a difference of 36%. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Ashtead it is a flat at £331,010.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Ashtead (£986,744 vs £651,409).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashtead prices grew faster — 17% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastAshtead has a crime rate of 56 per 1,000 residents, which is 26% lower than Addlestone at 70.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Addlestone is violent-crime, while in Ashtead 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 100% in Ashtead. There are 4 schools in Addlestone and 6 in Ashtead.
Addlestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ashtead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addlestone | Ashtead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 6 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 438.2 Mbps in Addlestone and 369.9 Mbps in Ashtead. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 97.4% in Ashtead. Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 69.4% in Ashtead.
Addlestone is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (438 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Addlestone leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73 (C), while Ashtead averages 67.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £1,489 in Ashtead. 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Ashtead.
Addlestone has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,796.5 in Addlestone and £37,374 in Ashtead. The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 47.8 in Ashtead. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addlestone versus 73.2% in Ashtead. Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 58.5% in Ashtead.
| Indicator | Addlestone | Ashtead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,748 | 14,830 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 47.8 |
| Median Household Income | £38,796.5 | £37,374 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 73.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 43.1% |
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