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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.

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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

The 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 rate data is not available for both Ash And Ash Vale and Fleet at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Fleet 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.

MetricAsh and Ash ValeFleet
Total Schools811
Primary79
Secondary12
% Top two bands83.3%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.

IndicatorAsh and Ash ValeFleet
Population24,14537,800
Median Age42.544.1
Median Household Income£37,464.7£41,472
Employment Rate61.9%62.8%
Owner Occupied66.9%75.7%
Degree-Level Qualified37.7%41.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ash And Ash Vale and Fleet?
Ash And Ash Vale and Fleet are approximately 5.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ash And Ash Vale or Fleet?
Ash And Ash Vale is cheaper, with an average house price of £421,078.
Is Ash And Ash Vale or Fleet safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Ash And Ash Vale or Fleet?
Fleet has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ash And Ash Vale or Fleet?
Ash And Ash Vale has faster average broadband at 449.8 Mbps.

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