Addlestone vs Windlesham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Addlestone is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 43% lower. Windlesham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addlestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addlestone
£446,654
Windlesham
£780,234
Crime Rate
Addlestone
70.8
Windlesham
52.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addlestone
100.0%
Windlesham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addlestone
438.2
Windlesham
409
EPC Rating
Addlestone
73
Windlesham
72.2
Median Income
Addlestone
£38,797
Windlesham
£39,738
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £446,654, Addlestone undercuts Windlesham (£780,234) by around 43% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Windlesham it is a flat at £345,917.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 35% pricier in Windlesham (£1,008,242 vs £651,409).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Addlestone prices grew faster — 12% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWindlesham has a crime rate of 52.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 34% lower than Addlestone at 70.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Addlestone is violent-crime, while in Windlesham 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 EastOf the 4 schools in Addlestone, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Windlesham, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Addlestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Windlesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addlestone | Windlesham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Addlestone averages 438.2 Mbps – ahead of Windlesham's 409.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 96.5% in Windlesham. Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 78.4% in Windlesham.
Addlestone is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (438 vs 409 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Addlestone leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73 (C), while Windlesham averages 72.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £1,193 in Windlesham. 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Windlesham.
Addlestone has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 68.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,738 in Windlesham and £38,796.5 in Addlestone. The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 43.5 in Windlesham. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addlestone versus 70.2% in Windlesham. Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 62.5% in Windlesham.
| Indicator | Addlestone | Windlesham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,748 | 3,706 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £38,796.5 | £39,738 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 62.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 70.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 42% |
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