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Ash and Ash Vale vs Guildford

Which is better to live in? 6.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

Ash and Ash Vale
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The verdict

Property in Ash And Ash Vale is about 32% cheaper on average. Ash And Ash Vale has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Guildford edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Ash and Ash Vale

£421,078

Guildford

£620,943

Crime Rate

Ash and Ash Vale

72.0

Guildford

72.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ash and Ash Vale

83.3%

Guildford

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ash and Ash Vale

449.8

Guildford

424.3

EPC Rating

Ash and Ash Vale

70.6

Guildford

70

Median Income

Ash and Ash Vale

£37,465

Guildford

£37,848

The average house price in Ash And Ash Vale is £421,078, which is 32% less than Guildford at £620,943. The most affordable entry point in Ash And Ash Vale is a flat at £207,175, while in Guildford it is a flat at £300,737.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 45% pricier in Guildford (£1,007,800 vs £556,523).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ash And Ash Vale prices grew faster — 23% vs 8%.

With 72 offences per 1,000 people, Ash And Ash Vale is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Guildford's 72 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ash And Ash Vale is violent-crime, while in Guildford it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Guildford 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 Guildford has 21.

Ash and Ash Vale School Inspection Breakdown

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

Guildford School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 21 schools (16 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAsh and Ash ValeGuildford
Total Schools821
Primary716
Secondary15
% Top two bands83.3%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Ash And Ash Vale offers faster average downloads at 449.8 Mbps, compared to 424.3 Mbps in Guildford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Ash And Ash Vale and 97.8% in Guildford. Gigabit availability stands at 88.2% in Ash And Ash Vale and 76.9% in Guildford.

Ash And Ash Vale is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (450 vs 424 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Ash And Ash Vale are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.6 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Guildford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,200 in Ash And Ash Vale and £1,196 in Guildford. 66.4% of homes in Ash And Ash Vale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.4% in Guildford.

Ash And Ash Vale has more energy-efficient housing — 66.4% reach band C or above, vs 64.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £37,848 in Guildford and £37,464.7 in Ash And Ash Vale. The median age is 42.5 in Ash And Ash Vale and 42.3 in Guildford. Employment rates stand at 61.9% in Ash And Ash Vale and 58.5% in Guildford. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Ash And Ash Vale versus 66.3% in Guildford.

IndicatorAsh and Ash ValeGuildford
Population24,14577,870
Median Age42.542.3
Median Household Income£37,464.7£37,848
Employment Rate61.9%58.5%
Owner Occupied66.9%66.3%
Degree-Level Qualified37.7%44.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ash And Ash Vale and Guildford?
Ash And Ash Vale and Guildford are approximately 6.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ash And Ash Vale or Guildford?
Ash And Ash Vale is cheaper, with an average house price of £421,078.
Is Ash And Ash Vale or Guildford safer?
Ash And Ash Vale has the lower crime rate at 72 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ash And Ash Vale or Guildford?
Guildford has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ash And Ash Vale or Guildford?
Ash And Ash Vale has faster average broadband at 449.8 Mbps.

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