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Ash and Ash Vale vs Bagshot

Which is better to live in? 7.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Overall, Ash And Ash Vale offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. Bagshot has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bagshot edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Ash and Ash Vale

£421,078

Bagshot

£449,077

Crime Rate

Ash and Ash Vale

72.0

Bagshot

53.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ash and Ash Vale

83.3%

Bagshot

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ash and Ash Vale

449.8

Bagshot

427.6

EPC Rating

Ash and Ash Vale

70.6

Bagshot

71.8

Median Income

Ash and Ash Vale

£37,465

Bagshot

£38,501

The average house price in Ash And Ash Vale is £421,078, which is 6% less than Bagshot at £449,077. The most affordable entry point in Ash And Ash Vale is a flat at £207,175, while in Bagshot it is a flat at £287,929.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Bagshot (£287,929 vs £207,175).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ash And Ash Vale prices grew faster — 23% vs 12%.

Crime is lower in Bagshot (53 per 1,000) compared to Ash And Ash Vale (72 per 1,000), a 36% difference. The most common crime category in Ash And Ash Vale is violent-crime, while in Bagshot it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Bagshot has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 83.3% in Ash And Ash Vale. Ash And Ash Vale has 8 schools in total, while Bagshot has 2.

Ash and Ash Vale School Inspection Breakdown

83.3% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Bagshot School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAsh and Ash ValeBagshot
Total Schools82
Primary72
Secondary10
% Top two bands83.3%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Ash And Ash Vale offers faster average downloads at 449.8 Mbps, compared to 427.6 Mbps in Bagshot. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Ash And Ash Vale and 95.6% in Bagshot. Gigabit availability stands at 88.2% in Ash And Ash Vale and 83.4% in Bagshot.

Ash And Ash Vale is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (450 vs 428 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Bagshot are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Ash And Ash Vale. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,200 in Ash And Ash Vale and £1,202 in Bagshot. 66.4% of homes in Ash And Ash Vale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.1% in Bagshot.

Bagshot has more energy-efficient housing — 71.1% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £38,500.5 in Bagshot and £37,464.7 in Ash And Ash Vale. The median age is 42.5 in Ash And Ash Vale and 42.8 in Bagshot. Employment rates stand at 61.9% in Ash And Ash Vale and 64% in Bagshot. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Ash And Ash Vale versus 70.4% in Bagshot.

IndicatorAsh and Ash ValeBagshot
Population24,1455,930
Median Age42.542.8
Median Household Income£37,464.7£38,500.5
Employment Rate61.9%64%
Owner Occupied66.9%70.4%
Degree-Level Qualified37.7%37.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ash And Ash Vale and Bagshot?
Ash And Ash Vale and Bagshot are approximately 7.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ash And Ash Vale or Bagshot?
Ash And Ash Vale is cheaper, with an average house price of £421,078.
Is Ash And Ash Vale or Bagshot safer?
Bagshot has the lower crime rate at 53 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ash And Ash Vale or Bagshot?
Bagshot has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ash And Ash Vale or Bagshot?
Ash And Ash Vale has faster average broadband at 449.8 Mbps.

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