Ash and Ash Vale vs Cranleigh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Ash And Ash Vale is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 37% lower. Cranleigh 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
Cranleigh
£664,392
Crime Rate
Ash and Ash Vale
72.0
Cranleigh
58.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ash and Ash Vale
83.3%
Cranleigh
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Ash and Ash Vale
449.8
Cranleigh
361.2
EPC Rating
Ash and Ash Vale
70.6
Cranleigh
68.5
Median Income
Ash and Ash Vale
£37,465
Cranleigh
£36,053
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £421,078, Ash And Ash Vale undercuts Cranleigh (£664,392) by around 37% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ash And Ash Vale is a flat at £207,175, while in Cranleigh it is a flat at £320,569.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 35% pricier in Cranleigh (£854,425 vs £556,523).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ash And Ash Vale prices grew faster — 23% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCranleigh has a crime rate of 58.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 22% lower than Ash And Ash Vale at 72 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ash And Ash Vale is violent-crime, while in Cranleigh 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 Cranleigh, which has 4 schools, the figure is 66.7%.
Ash and Ash Vale School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cranleigh School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ash and Ash Vale | Cranleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 4 |
| Primary | 7 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ash And Ash Vale averages 449.8 Mbps – ahead of Cranleigh's 361.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Ash And Ash Vale and 92% in Cranleigh. Gigabit availability stands at 88.2% in Ash And Ash Vale and 68.2% in Cranleigh.
Ash And Ash Vale is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (450 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ash And Ash Vale, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Cranleigh. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,200 in Ash And Ash Vale and £1,434 in Cranleigh. 66.4% of homes in Ash And Ash Vale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.6% in Cranleigh.
Ash And Ash Vale has more energy-efficient housing — 66.4% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,464.7 in Ash And Ash Vale and £36,052.5 in Cranleigh. The median age is 42.5 in Ash And Ash Vale and 47.7 in Cranleigh. Employment rates stand at 61.9% in Ash And Ash Vale and 56.2% in Cranleigh. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Ash And Ash Vale versus 68.6% in Cranleigh. Ash And Ash Vale has a population of 24,145 and Cranleigh has 10,430.
| Indicator | Ash and Ash Vale | Cranleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,145 | 10,430 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £37,464.7 | £36,052.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.9% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.7% | 41.9% |
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