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Ash and Ash Vale vs Egham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Ash And Ash Vale is about 19% cheaper on average. Egham 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

Egham

£517,919

Crime Rate

Ash and Ash Vale

72.0

Egham

70.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ash and Ash Vale

83.3%

Egham

60.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ash and Ash Vale

449.8

Egham

411.9

EPC Rating

Ash and Ash Vale

70.6

Egham

72

Median Income

Ash and Ash Vale

£37,465

Egham

£39,067

The average house price in Ash And Ash Vale is £421,078, which is 19% less than Egham at £517,919. The most affordable entry point in Ash And Ash Vale is a flat at £207,175, while in Egham it is a flat at £364,784.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 43% pricier in Egham (£364,784 vs £207,175).

Price Trend (11 Years)

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

With 70.8 offences per 1,000 people, Egham is the safer of the two – 2% lower than Ash And Ash Vale's 72 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ash And Ash Vale is violent-crime, while in Egham it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Ash And Ash Vale has 83.3% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 60% in Egham. Ash And Ash Vale has 8 schools in total, while Egham has 7.

Ash and Ash Vale School Inspection Breakdown

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

Egham School Inspection Breakdown

60% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAsh and Ash ValeEgham
Total Schools87
Primary76
Secondary11
% Top two bands83.3%60%

Broadband & Connectivity

Ash And Ash Vale offers faster average downloads at 449.8 Mbps, compared to 411.9 Mbps in Egham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Ash And Ash Vale and 98.1% in Egham. Gigabit availability stands at 88.2% in Ash And Ash Vale and 75.5% in Egham.

Ash And Ash Vale is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (450 vs 412 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Egham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72 (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 £1,118 in Egham. 66.4% of homes in Ash And Ash Vale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.1% in Egham.

Egham has more energy-efficient housing — 67.1% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £39,067 in Egham and £37,464.7 in Ash And Ash Vale. The median age is 42.5 in Ash And Ash Vale and 42.3 in Egham. Employment rates stand at 61.9% in Ash And Ash Vale and 58.4% in Egham. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Ash And Ash Vale versus 66.4% in Egham.

IndicatorAsh and Ash ValeEgham
Population24,14528,003
Median Age42.542.3
Median Household Income£37,464.7£39,067
Employment Rate61.9%58.4%
Owner Occupied66.9%66.4%
Degree-Level Qualified37.7%35.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ash And Ash Vale and Egham?
Ash And Ash Vale and Egham are approximately 14.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ash And Ash Vale or Egham?
Ash And Ash Vale is cheaper, with an average house price of £421,078.
Is Ash And Ash Vale or Egham safer?
Egham has the lower crime rate at 70.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ash And Ash Vale or Egham?
Ash And Ash Vale has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 83.3%.
Which has faster broadband, Ash And Ash Vale or Egham?
Ash And Ash Vale has faster average broadband at 449.8 Mbps.

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