Ash and Ash Vale vs Headley Down and Headley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ash And Ash Vale is about 40% cheaper on average. Headley Down And Headley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Headley Down And Headley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ash and Ash Vale
£421,078
Headley Down and Headley
£700,888
Crime Rate
Ash and Ash Vale
72.0
Headley Down and Headley
43.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ash and Ash Vale
83.3%
Headley Down and Headley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ash and Ash Vale
449.8
Headley Down and Headley
292.3
EPC Rating
Ash and Ash Vale
70.6
Headley Down and Headley
72.6
Median Income
Ash and Ash Vale
£37,465
Headley Down and Headley
£35,162
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Ash And Ash Vale is £421,078, which is 40% less than Headley Down And Headley at £700,888. The most affordable entry point in Ash And Ash Vale is a flat at £207,175, while in Headley Down And Headley it is a flat at £215,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 36% pricier in Headley Down And Headley (£868,578 vs £556,523).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Headley Down And Headley prices grew faster — 26% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 43.4 offences per 1,000 people, Headley Down And Headley is the safer of the two – 66% 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 Headley Down And Headley 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 EastHeadley Down And Headley 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 Headley Down And Headley has 1.
Ash and Ash Vale School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Headley Down and Headley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ash and Ash Vale | Headley Down and Headley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 1 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ash And Ash Vale offers faster average downloads at 449.8 Mbps, compared to 292.3 Mbps in Headley Down And Headley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Ash And Ash Vale and 94.8% in Headley Down And Headley. Gigabit availability stands at 88.2% in Ash And Ash Vale and 49% in Headley Down And Headley.
Ash And Ash Vale is the faster of the two by 54% on average download speed (450 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Headley Down And Headley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.6 (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 £1,270 in Headley Down And Headley. 66.4% of homes in Ash And Ash Vale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Headley Down And Headley.
Headley Down And Headley has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,464.7 in Ash And Ash Vale and £35,162 in Headley Down And Headley. The median age is 42.5 in Ash And Ash Vale and 46.9 in Headley Down And Headley. Employment rates stand at 61.9% in Ash And Ash Vale and 59.5% in Headley Down And Headley. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Ash And Ash Vale versus 73% in Headley Down And Headley.
| Indicator | Ash and Ash Vale | Headley Down and Headley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,145 | 4,935 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £37,464.7 | £35,162 |
| Employment Rate | 61.9% | 59.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 73% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.7% | 38.7% |
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