Addlestone vs Byfleet
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Addlestone offers lower property prices by roughly 27%. Byfleet has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addlestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addlestone
£446,654
Byfleet
£613,958
Crime Rate
Addlestone
70.8
Byfleet
51.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addlestone
100.0%
Byfleet
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addlestone
438.2
Byfleet
464.1
EPC Rating
Addlestone
73
Byfleet
72
Median Income
Addlestone
£38,797
Byfleet
£40,032
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Addlestone is £446,654, which is 27% less than Byfleet at £613,958. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Byfleet it is a flat at £280,494.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Byfleet (£945,854 vs £651,409).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Byfleet prices grew faster — 15% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 51.1 offences per 1,000 people, Byfleet is the safer of the two – 39% lower than Addlestone's 70.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Addlestone is violent-crime, while in Byfleet 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 EastAddlestone has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Byfleet. Addlestone has 4 schools in total, while Byfleet has 3.
Addlestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Byfleet School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addlestone | Byfleet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Byfleet offers faster average downloads at 464.1 Mbps, compared to 438.2 Mbps in Addlestone. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 99.6% in Byfleet. Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 89.8% in Byfleet.
Byfleet is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (464 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Addlestone are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73 (band C) versus 72 (band C) in Byfleet. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £1,176 in Byfleet. 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.1% in Byfleet.
Addlestone has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 67.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £40,031.7 in Byfleet and £38,796.5 in Addlestone. The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 42.6 in Byfleet. Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 61.2% in Byfleet. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addlestone versus 68% in Byfleet.
| Indicator | Addlestone | Byfleet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,748 | 14,187 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £38,796.5 | £40,031.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 61.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 68% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 44% |
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