Addlestone vs Egham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Addlestone is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. Addlestone has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addlestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addlestone
£446,654
Egham
£517,919
Crime Rate
Addlestone
70.8
Egham
70.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addlestone
100.0%
Egham
60.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addlestone
438.2
Egham
411.9
EPC Rating
Addlestone
73
Egham
72
Median Income
Addlestone
£38,797
Egham
£39,067
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Egham commands an average of £517,919, compared with £446,654 in Addlestone – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Egham it is a flat at £364,784.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Egham (£364,784 vs £244,519).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Addlestone prices grew faster — 12% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastAddlestone has a crime rate of 70.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Egham at 70.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Addlestone is violent-crime, while in Egham 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 60% in Egham. There are 4 schools in Addlestone and 7 in Egham.
Addlestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Egham School Inspection Breakdown
60% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addlestone | Egham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 7 |
| Primary | 3 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 60% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 438.2 Mbps in Addlestone and 411.9 Mbps in Egham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 98.1% in Egham. Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 75.5% in Egham.
Addlestone is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (438 vs 412 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Addlestone, scoring 73 on average (band C) compared to 72 (band C) in Egham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £1,118 in Egham. 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.1% in Egham.
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 £39,067 in Egham and £38,796.5 in Addlestone. The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 42.3 in Egham. Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 58.4% in Egham. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addlestone versus 66.4% in Egham. Addlestone has a population of 13,748 and Egham has 28,003.
| Indicator | Addlestone | Egham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,748 | 28,003 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £38,796.5 | £39,067 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 35.3% |
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