Addlestone vs Pirbright
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Addlestone is about 45% cheaper on average. Addlestone has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addlestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addlestone
£446,654
Pirbright
£808,833
Crime Rate
Addlestone
70.8
Pirbright
71.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addlestone
100.0%
Pirbright
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addlestone
438.2
Pirbright
262.1
EPC Rating
Addlestone
73
Pirbright
71.6
Median Income
Addlestone
£38,797
Pirbright
£39,098
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Addlestone is £446,654, which is 45% less than Pirbright at £808,833. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Pirbright it is a flat at £290,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 40% pricier in Pirbright (£1,088,000 vs £651,409).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Addlestone prices grew faster — 12% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 70.8 offences per 1,000 people, Addlestone is the safer of the two – 2% lower than Pirbright's 71.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Addlestone is violent-crime, while in Pirbright 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 EastAddlestone has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Pirbright. Addlestone has 4 schools in total, while Pirbright has 1.
Addlestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pirbright School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addlestone | Pirbright |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Addlestone offers faster average downloads at 438.2 Mbps, compared to 262.1 Mbps in Pirbright. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 90.6% in Pirbright. Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 43.3% in Pirbright.
Addlestone is the faster of the two by 67% on average download speed (438 vs 262 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Addlestone are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73 (band C) versus 71.6 (band C) in Pirbright. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £1,175 in Pirbright. 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.2% in Pirbright.
Addlestone has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 67.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,097.8 in Pirbright and £38,796.5 in Addlestone. The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 42.9 in Pirbright. Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 60.5% in Pirbright. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addlestone versus 68.3% in Pirbright.
| Indicator | Addlestone | Pirbright |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,748 | 3,920 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £38,796.5 | £39,097.8 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 40.8% |
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