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Ash and Ash Vale vs Farnham

Which is better to live in? 4.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

Ash and Ash Vale
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The verdict

Ash And Ash Vale is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 37% lower. Farnham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Farnham edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Ash and Ash Vale

£421,078

Farnham

£664,871

Crime Rate

Ash and Ash Vale

72.0

Farnham

37.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ash and Ash Vale

83.3%

Farnham

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ash and Ash Vale

449.8

Farnham

373.5

EPC Rating

Ash and Ash Vale

70.6

Farnham

68.5

Median Income

Ash and Ash Vale

£37,465

Farnham

£43,842

At £421,078, Ash And Ash Vale undercuts Farnham (£664,871) 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 Farnham it is a flat at £361,405.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 45% pricier in Farnham (£1,005,955 vs £556,523).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ash And Ash Vale prices grew faster — 23% vs 22%.

Farnham has a crime rate of 37.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 94% 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 Farnham 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 Farnham, which has 5 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.

Farnham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAsh and Ash ValeFarnham
Total Schools85
Primary75
Secondary10
% Top two bands83.3%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Ash And Ash Vale averages 449.8 Mbps – ahead of Farnham's 373.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Ash And Ash Vale and 99% in Farnham. Gigabit availability stands at 88.2% in Ash And Ash Vale and 64.2% in Farnham.

Ash And Ash Vale is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (450 vs 374 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Ash And Ash Vale leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Farnham averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,200 in Ash And Ash Vale and £1,466 in Farnham. 66.4% of homes in Ash And Ash Vale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53% in Farnham.

Ash And Ash Vale has more energy-efficient housing — 66.4% reach band C or above, vs 53% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £43,842 in Farnham and £37,464.7 in Ash And Ash Vale. The median age is 42.5 in Ash And Ash Vale and 46 in Farnham. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Ash And Ash Vale versus 71.8% in Farnham. Employment rates stand at 61.9% in Ash And Ash Vale and 58.6% in Farnham.

IndicatorAsh and Ash ValeFarnham
Population24,14520,499
Median Age42.546
Median Household Income£37,464.7£43,842
Employment Rate61.9%58.6%
Owner Occupied66.9%71.8%
Degree-Level Qualified37.7%46.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ash And Ash Vale and Farnham?
Ash And Ash Vale and Farnham are approximately 4.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ash And Ash Vale or Farnham?
Ash And Ash Vale is cheaper, with an average house price of £421,078.
Is Ash And Ash Vale or Farnham safer?
Farnham has the lower crime rate at 37.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ash And Ash Vale or Farnham?
Farnham has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ash And Ash Vale or Farnham?
Ash And Ash Vale has faster average broadband at 449.8 Mbps.

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