Ash and Ash Vale vs Bordon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bordon is about 14% cheaper on average. Bordon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ash And Ash Vale edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ash and Ash Vale
£421,078
Bordon
£369,717
Crime Rate
Ash and Ash Vale
72.0
Bordon
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ash and Ash Vale
83.3%
Bordon
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ash and Ash Vale
449.8
Bordon
292.3
EPC Rating
Ash and Ash Vale
70.6
Bordon
72.6
Median Income
Ash and Ash Vale
£37,465
Bordon
£35,162
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Bordon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £369,717 versus £421,078 in Ash And Ash Vale. The most affordable entry point in Ash And Ash Vale is a flat at £207,175, while in Bordon it is a flat at £201,570.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 9% pricier in Ash And Ash Vale (£416,796 vs £381,928).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bordon prices grew faster — 27% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Bordon (60.3 per 1,000) compared to Ash And Ash Vale (72 per 1,000), a 19% difference. The most common crime category in Ash And Ash Vale is violent-crime, while in Bordon 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 Ash And Ash Vale: 83.3% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Bordon.
Ash and Ash Vale School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bordon School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ash and Ash Vale | Bordon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 4 |
| Primary | 7 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ash And Ash Vale enjoy 449.8 Mbps on average, while Bordon lags behind at 292.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Ash And Ash Vale and 94.8% in Bordon. Gigabit availability stands at 88.2% in Ash And Ash Vale and 49% in Bordon.
Ash And Ash Vale is the faster of the two by 54% on average download speed (450 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bordon is band C (score 72.6), ahead of Ash And Ash Vale's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,200 in Ash And Ash Vale and £1,270 in Bordon. 66.4% of homes in Ash And Ash Vale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Bordon.
Bordon has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ash And Ash Vale has a population of 24,145 while Bordon has 9,349. Median household income is £37,464.7 in Ash And Ash Vale and £35,162 in Bordon. The median age is 42.5 in Ash And Ash Vale and 46.9 in Bordon. Employment rates stand at 61.9% in Ash And Ash Vale and 59.5% in Bordon.
| Indicator | Ash and Ash Vale | Bordon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,145 | 9,349 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £37,464.7 | £35,162 |
| Employment Rate | 61.9% | 59.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 73% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.7% | 38.7% |
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