Addlestone vs Chertsey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Addlestone is about 12% cheaper on average. Addlestone has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addlestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addlestone
£446,654
Chertsey
£508,737
Crime Rate
Addlestone
70.8
Chertsey
70.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addlestone
100.0%
Chertsey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addlestone
438.2
Chertsey
387.1
EPC Rating
Addlestone
73
Chertsey
70.7
Median Income
Addlestone
£38,797
Chertsey
£37,762
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Addlestone more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £446,654 versus £508,737 in Chertsey. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Chertsey it is a flat at £274,825.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Chertsey (£838,730 vs £651,409).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Addlestone prices grew faster — 12% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 70.8 offences per 1,000 people, Addlestone is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Chertsey's 70.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Addlestone is violent-crime, while in Chertsey 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 EastSchool quality favours Addlestone: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Chertsey.
Addlestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chertsey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addlestone | Chertsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 6 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Addlestone enjoy 438.2 Mbps on average, while Chertsey lags behind at 387.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 93.9% in Chertsey. Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 73.7% in Chertsey.
Addlestone is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (438 vs 387 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Addlestone is band C (score 73), ahead of Chertsey's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £1,081 in Chertsey. 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Chertsey.
Addlestone has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 63.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Addlestone has a population of 13,748 while Chertsey has 14,558. Median household income is £38,796.5 in Addlestone and £37,761.5 in Chertsey. The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 42.8 in Chertsey. Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 60.1% in Chertsey.
| Indicator | Addlestone | Chertsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,748 | 14,558 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £38,796.5 | £37,761.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 60.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 34.5% |
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