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Ash and Ash Vale vs Chertsey

Which is better to live in? 13.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Ash And Ash Vale wins on house prices with a 17% gap. Chertsey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chertsey edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Ash and Ash Vale

£421,078

Chertsey

£508,737

Crime Rate

Ash and Ash Vale

72.0

Chertsey

70.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ash and Ash Vale

83.3%

Chertsey

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ash and Ash Vale

449.8

Chertsey

387.1

EPC Rating

Ash and Ash Vale

70.6

Chertsey

70.7

Median Income

Ash and Ash Vale

£37,465

Chertsey

£37,762

At £421,078, Ash And Ash Vale undercuts Chertsey (£508,737) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ash And Ash Vale is a flat at £207,175, while in Chertsey it is a flat at £274,825.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Chertsey (£838,730 vs £556,523).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ash And Ash Vale prices grew faster — 23% vs 1%.

Residents of Chertsey experience less crime overall, with a rate of 70.8 per 1,000 versus 72 per 1,000 in Ash And Ash Vale. The most common crime category in Ash And Ash Vale is violent-crime, while in Chertsey it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 8 schools in Ash And Ash Vale, 83.3% are in the top two inspection bands. In Chertsey, which has 6 schools, the figure is 100%.

Ash and Ash Vale School Inspection Breakdown

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

Chertsey School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAsh and Ash ValeChertsey
Total Schools86
Primary74
Secondary12
% Top two bands83.3%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Ash And Ash Vale averages 449.8 Mbps – ahead of Chertsey's 387.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Ash And Ash Vale and 93.9% in Chertsey. Gigabit availability stands at 88.2% in Ash And Ash Vale and 73.7% in Chertsey.

Ash And Ash Vale is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (450 vs 387 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Chertsey leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.7 (C), while Ash And Ash Vale averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,200 in Ash And Ash Vale and £1,081 in Chertsey. 66.4% of homes in Ash And Ash Vale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Chertsey.

Ash And Ash Vale has more energy-efficient housing — 66.4% reach band C or above, vs 63.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £37,761.5 in Chertsey and £37,464.7 in Ash And Ash Vale. The median age is 42.5 in Ash And Ash Vale and 42.8 in Chertsey. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Ash And Ash Vale versus 67.2% in Chertsey. Employment rates stand at 61.9% in Ash And Ash Vale and 60.1% in Chertsey.

IndicatorAsh and Ash ValeChertsey
Population24,14514,558
Median Age42.542.8
Median Household Income£37,464.7£37,761.5
Employment Rate61.9%60.1%
Owner Occupied66.9%67.2%
Degree-Level Qualified37.7%34.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ash And Ash Vale and Chertsey?
Ash And Ash Vale and Chertsey are approximately 13.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ash And Ash Vale or Chertsey?
Ash And Ash Vale is cheaper, with an average house price of £421,078.
Is Ash And Ash Vale or Chertsey safer?
Chertsey has the lower crime rate at 70.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ash And Ash Vale or Chertsey?
Chertsey has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ash And Ash Vale or Chertsey?
Ash And Ash Vale has faster average broadband at 449.8 Mbps.

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