Addlestone vs Leatherhead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Addlestone is about 43% cheaper on average. Leatherhead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addlestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addlestone
£446,654
Leatherhead
£783,246
Crime Rate
Addlestone
70.8
Leatherhead
56.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addlestone
100.0%
Leatherhead
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addlestone
438.2
Leatherhead
351.2
EPC Rating
Addlestone
73
Leatherhead
69.8
Median Income
Addlestone
£38,797
Leatherhead
£39,456
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Addlestone more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £446,654 versus £783,246 in Leatherhead. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Leatherhead it is a flat at £286,466.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 55% pricier in Leatherhead (£1,445,660 vs £651,409).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Addlestone prices grew faster — 12% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Leatherhead (56 per 1,000) compared to Addlestone (70.8 per 1,000), a 26% difference. The most common crime category in Addlestone is violent-crime, while in Leatherhead 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 Leatherhead.
Addlestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Leatherhead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addlestone | Leatherhead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Addlestone enjoy 438.2 Mbps on average, while Leatherhead lags behind at 351.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 95.2% in Leatherhead. Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 65.1% in Leatherhead.
Addlestone is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (438 vs 351 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Addlestone is band C (score 73), ahead of Leatherhead's band C (score 69.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £1,288 in Leatherhead. 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.3% in Leatherhead.
Addlestone has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Addlestone has a population of 13,748 while Leatherhead has 11,482. Median household income is £39,455.7 in Leatherhead and £38,796.5 in Addlestone. The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 43.8 in Leatherhead. Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 60.7% in Leatherhead.
| Indicator | Addlestone | Leatherhead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,748 | 11,482 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £38,796.5 | £39,455.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 60.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 48.9% |
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