Addlestone vs Wandsworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Addlestone is about 51% 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
Wandsworth
£904,017
Crime Rate
Addlestone
70.8
Wandsworth
76.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addlestone
100.0%
Wandsworth
96.8%
Avg Download Speed
Addlestone
438.2
Wandsworth
448.2
EPC Rating
Addlestone
73
Wandsworth
72.5
Median Income
Addlestone
£38,797
Wandsworth
£44,854
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Addlestone is £446,654, which is 51% less than Wandsworth at £904,017. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Wandsworth it is a flat at £713,185.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 80% pricier in Wandsworth (£3,245,500 vs £651,409).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Addlestone prices grew faster — 12% vs -8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 70.8 offences per 1,000 people, Addlestone is the safer of the two – 8% lower than Wandsworth's 76.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Addlestone is violent-crime, while in Wandsworth 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 96.8% in Wandsworth. Addlestone has 4 schools in total, while Wandsworth has 70.
Addlestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wandsworth School Inspection Breakdown
96.8% of 70 schools (58 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addlestone | Wandsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 70 |
| Primary | 3 | 58 |
| Secondary | 1 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 96.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Wandsworth offers faster average downloads at 448.2 Mbps, compared to 438.2 Mbps in Addlestone. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 95.9% in Wandsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 83.2% in Wandsworth.
Wandsworth is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (448 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Addlestone are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73 (band C) versus 72.5 (band C) in Wandsworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £905 in Wandsworth. 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 74.1% in Wandsworth.
Wandsworth has more energy-efficient housing — 74.1% reach band C or above, vs 69.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £44,854 in Wandsworth and £38,796.5 in Addlestone. The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 36.8 in Wandsworth. Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 69.6% in Wandsworth. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addlestone versus 42.5% in Wandsworth.
| Indicator | Addlestone | Wandsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,748 | 325,268 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 36.8 |
| Median Household Income | £38,796.5 | £44,854 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 69.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 42.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 62.6% |
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