Addlestone vs Datchet
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Addlestone offers lower property prices by roughly 22%. Datchet has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addlestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addlestone
£446,654
Datchet
£569,282
Crime Rate
Addlestone
70.8
Datchet
58.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addlestone
100.0%
Datchet
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addlestone
438.2
Datchet
423.2
EPC Rating
Addlestone
73
Datchet
71.3
Median Income
Addlestone
£38,797
Datchet
£35,553
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Addlestone is £446,654, which is 22% less than Datchet at £569,282. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Datchet it is a flat at £293,727.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Datchet (£851,588 vs £651,409).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Datchet prices grew faster — 26% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Datchet (58.2 per 1,000) compared to Addlestone (70.8 per 1,000), a 22% difference. The most common crime category in Addlestone is violent-crime, while in Datchet 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 Datchet. Addlestone has 4 schools in total, while Datchet has 2.
Addlestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Datchet School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addlestone | Datchet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Addlestone offers faster average downloads at 438.2 Mbps, compared to 423.2 Mbps in Datchet. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 94.8% in Datchet. Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 81.2% in Datchet.
Addlestone is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (438 vs 423 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Addlestone are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73 (band C) versus 71.3 (band C) in Datchet. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £1,143 in Datchet. 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Datchet.
Addlestone has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 69.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,796.5 in Addlestone and £35,552.7 in Datchet. The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 40.9 in Datchet. Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 61.8% in Datchet. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addlestone versus 61.6% in Datchet.
| Indicator | Addlestone | Datchet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,748 | 4,807 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 40.9 |
| Median Household Income | £38,796.5 | £35,552.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 40.3% |
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