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Ash and Ash Vale vs Frimley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Ash And Ash Vale offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. Frimley 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

Frimley

£475,889

Crime Rate

Ash and Ash Vale

72.0

Frimley

52.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ash and Ash Vale

83.3%

Frimley

83.3%

Avg Download Speed

Ash and Ash Vale

449.8

Frimley

437.8

EPC Rating

Ash and Ash Vale

70.6

Frimley

70.6

Median Income

Ash and Ash Vale

£37,465

Frimley

£37,465

Buyers will find Ash And Ash Vale more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £421,078 versus £475,889 in Frimley. The most affordable entry point in Ash And Ash Vale is a flat at £207,175, while in Frimley it is a flat at £271,618.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Frimley (£271,618 vs £207,175).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ash And Ash Vale prices grew faster — 23% vs -2%.

With 52.4 offences per 1,000 people, Frimley is the safer of the two – 37% 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 Frimley it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

School quality favours Ash And Ash Vale: 83.3% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 83.3% in Frimley.

Ash and Ash Vale School Inspection Breakdown

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

Frimley School Inspection Breakdown

83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAsh and Ash ValeFrimley
Total Schools86
Primary75
Secondary11
% Top two bands83.3%83.3%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Ash And Ash Vale enjoy 449.8 Mbps on average, while Frimley lags behind at 437.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Ash And Ash Vale and 97.3% in Frimley. Gigabit availability stands at 88.2% in Ash And Ash Vale and 85.6% in Frimley.

Ash And Ash Vale is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (450 vs 438 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Ash And Ash Vale is band C (score 70.6), ahead of Frimley's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,200 in Ash And Ash Vale and £1,200 in Frimley. 66.4% of homes in Ash And Ash Vale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.4% in Frimley.

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

Demographics & Economy

Ash And Ash Vale has a population of 24,145 while Frimley has 15,101. Median household income is £37,464.7 in Ash And Ash Vale and £37,464.7 in Frimley. The median age is 42.5 in Ash And Ash Vale and 42.5 in Frimley. Employment rates stand at 61.9% in Ash And Ash Vale and 61.9% in Frimley.

IndicatorAsh and Ash ValeFrimley
Population24,14515,101
Median Age42.542.5
Median Household Income£37,464.7£37,464.7
Employment Rate61.9%61.9%
Owner Occupied66.9%66.9%
Degree-Level Qualified37.7%37.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ash And Ash Vale and Frimley?
Ash And Ash Vale and Frimley are approximately 4.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ash And Ash Vale or Frimley?
Ash And Ash Vale is cheaper, with an average house price of £421,078.
Is Ash And Ash Vale or Frimley safer?
Frimley has the lower crime rate at 52.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ash And Ash Vale or Frimley?
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 Frimley?
Ash And Ash Vale has faster average broadband at 449.8 Mbps.

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