Addlestone vs Frimley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Addlestone wins on house prices with a 6% gap. Frimley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addlestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addlestone
£446,654
Frimley
£475,889
Crime Rate
Addlestone
70.8
Frimley
52.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addlestone
100.0%
Frimley
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Addlestone
438.2
Frimley
437.8
EPC Rating
Addlestone
73
Frimley
70.6
Median Income
Addlestone
£38,797
Frimley
£37,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £446,654, Addlestone undercuts Frimley (£475,889) by around 6% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Frimley it is a flat at £271,618.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 13% pricier in Addlestone (£411,182 vs £362,879).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Addlestone prices grew faster — 12% vs -2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Frimley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.4 per 1,000 versus 70.8 per 1,000 in Addlestone. The most common crime category in Addlestone is violent-crime, while in Frimley 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 EastOf the 4 schools in Addlestone, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Frimley, which has 6 schools, the figure is 83.3%.
Addlestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Frimley School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addlestone | Frimley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 6 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Addlestone averages 438.2 Mbps – ahead of Frimley's 437.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 97.3% in Frimley. Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 85.6% in Frimley.
Addlestone is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (438 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Addlestone, scoring 73 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Frimley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £1,200 in Frimley. 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.4% in Frimley.
Addlestone has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,796.5 in Addlestone and £37,464.7 in Frimley. The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 42.5 in Frimley. Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 61.9% in Frimley. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addlestone versus 66.9% in Frimley. Addlestone has a population of 13,748 and Frimley has 15,101.
| Indicator | Addlestone | Frimley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,748 | 15,101 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £38,796.5 | £37,464.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 61.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 37.7% |
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