Town comparison
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.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf 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.
| Metric | Ash and Ash Vale | Chertsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 6 |
| Primary | 7 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 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.
| Indicator | Ash and Ash Vale | Chertsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,145 | 14,558 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £37,464.7 | £37,761.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.9% | 60.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.7% | 34.5% |
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