Ash and Ash Vale vs Frimley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.0 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool 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.
| Metric | Ash and Ash Vale | Frimley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 6 |
| Primary | 7 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 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.
| Indicator | Ash and Ash Vale | Frimley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,145 | 15,101 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £37,464.7 | £37,464.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.9% | 61.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.7% | 37.7% |
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