Town comparison
Ash and Ash Vale vs Fleet
Which is better to live in? 5.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Ash And Ash Vale is about 17% cheaper on average. For families, Fleet edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ash and Ash Vale
£421,078
Fleet
£505,680
Crime Rate
Ash and Ash Vale
72.0
Fleet
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ash and Ash Vale
83.3%
Fleet
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ash and Ash Vale
449.8
Fleet
416.7
EPC Rating
Ash and Ash Vale
70.6
Fleet
72.3
Median Income
Ash and Ash Vale
£37,465
Fleet
£41,472
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Ash And Ash Vale is £421,078, which is 17% less than Fleet at £505,680. The most affordable entry point in Ash And Ash Vale is a flat at £207,175, while in Fleet it is a flat at £225,381.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Fleet (£715,743 vs £556,523).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ash And Ash Vale prices grew faster — 23% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Ash And Ash Vale and Fleet at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFleet has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 83.3% in Ash And Ash Vale. Ash And Ash Vale has 8 schools in total, while Fleet has 11.
Ash and Ash Vale School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fleet School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ash and Ash Vale | Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 11 |
| Primary | 7 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ash And Ash Vale offers faster average downloads at 449.8 Mbps, compared to 416.7 Mbps in Fleet. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Ash And Ash Vale and 97.8% in Fleet. Gigabit availability stands at 88.2% in Ash And Ash Vale and 80.5% in Fleet.
Ash And Ash Vale is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (450 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Fleet are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.3 (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 £1,212 in Fleet. 66.4% of homes in Ash And Ash Vale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Fleet.
Fleet has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £41,472 in Fleet and £37,464.7 in Ash And Ash Vale. The median age is 42.5 in Ash And Ash Vale and 44.1 in Fleet. Employment rates stand at 61.9% in Ash And Ash Vale and 62.8% in Fleet. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Ash And Ash Vale versus 75.7% in Fleet.
| Indicator | Ash and Ash Vale | Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,145 | 37,800 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £37,464.7 | £41,472 |
| Employment Rate | 61.9% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 75.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.7% | 41.4% |
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