Addlestone vs Guildford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Addlestone is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 28% lower. Addlestone has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addlestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addlestone
£446,654
Guildford
£620,943
Crime Rate
Addlestone
70.8
Guildford
72.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addlestone
100.0%
Guildford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addlestone
438.2
Guildford
424.3
EPC Rating
Addlestone
73
Guildford
70
Median Income
Addlestone
£38,797
Guildford
£37,848
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Guildford commands an average of £620,943, compared with £446,654 in Addlestone – a difference of 28%. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Guildford it is a flat at £300,737.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 35% pricier in Guildford (£1,007,800 vs £651,409).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Addlestone prices grew faster — 12% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastAddlestone has a crime rate of 70.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 2% lower than Guildford at 72 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Addlestone is violent-crime, while in Guildford 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 100% in Guildford. There are 4 schools in Addlestone and 21 in Guildford.
Addlestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Guildford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (16 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addlestone | Guildford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 21 |
| Primary | 3 | 16 |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 438.2 Mbps in Addlestone and 424.3 Mbps in Guildford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 97.8% in Guildford. Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 76.9% in Guildford.
Addlestone is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (438 vs 424 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Addlestone leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73 (C), while Guildford averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £1,196 in Guildford. 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.4% in Guildford.
Addlestone has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 64.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,796.5 in Addlestone and £37,848 in Guildford. The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 42.3 in Guildford. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addlestone versus 66.3% in Guildford. Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 58.5% in Guildford.
| Indicator | Addlestone | Guildford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,748 | 77,870 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £38,796.5 | £37,848 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 44.1% |
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