Addlestone vs Iver Heath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Addlestone is about 74% cheaper on average. Iver Heath has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addlestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addlestone
£446,654
Iver Heath
£1,705,000
Crime Rate
Addlestone
70.8
Iver Heath
59.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addlestone
100.0%
Iver Heath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addlestone
438.2
Iver Heath
316
EPC Rating
Addlestone
73
Iver Heath
71.2
Median Income
Addlestone
£38,797
Iver Heath
£34,494
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Addlestone more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £446,654 versus £1,705,000 in Iver Heath. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Iver Heath it is a detached at £1,705,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 62% pricier in Iver Heath (£1,705,000 vs £651,409).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Iver Heath prices grew faster — 166% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 59.3 offences per 1,000 people, Iver Heath is the safer of the two – 19% lower than Addlestone's 70.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Addlestone is violent-crime, while in Iver Heath 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 Iver Heath.
Addlestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Iver Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addlestone | Iver Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Addlestone enjoy 438.2 Mbps on average, while Iver Heath lags behind at 316.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 90.6% in Iver Heath. Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 57.5% in Iver Heath.
Addlestone is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (438 vs 316 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Addlestone is band C (score 73), ahead of Iver Heath's band C (score 71.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £1,095 in Iver Heath. 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.4% in Iver Heath.
Iver Heath has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 69.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Addlestone has a population of 13,748 while Iver Heath has 5,330. Median household income is £38,796.5 in Addlestone and £34,494 in Iver Heath. The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 39.5 in Iver Heath. Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 61.8% in Iver Heath.
| Indicator | Addlestone | Iver Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,748 | 5,330 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £38,796.5 | £34,494 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 59.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 37.9% |
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