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Ash and Ash Vale vs Hindhead

Which is better to live in? 9.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Ash And Ash Vale is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 51% lower. Hindhead 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

Hindhead

£858,436

Crime Rate

Ash and Ash Vale

72.0

Hindhead

37.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ash and Ash Vale

83.3%

Hindhead

50.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ash and Ash Vale

449.8

Hindhead

371.1

EPC Rating

Ash and Ash Vale

70.6

Hindhead

70.6

Median Income

Ash and Ash Vale

£37,465

Hindhead

£39,502

Property in Hindhead commands an average of £858,436, compared with £421,078 in Ash And Ash Vale – a difference of 51%. The most affordable entry point in Ash And Ash Vale is a flat at £207,175, while in Hindhead it is a flat at £243,295.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 42% pricier in Hindhead (£956,818 vs £556,523).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Hindhead prices grew faster — 85% vs 23%.

Hindhead has a crime rate of 37.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 94% lower than Ash And Ash Vale at 72 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ash And Ash Vale is violent-crime, while in Hindhead it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Families may prefer Ash And Ash Vale, where 83.3% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Hindhead. There are 8 schools in Ash And Ash Vale and 2 in Hindhead.

Ash and Ash Vale School Inspection Breakdown

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

Hindhead School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAsh and Ash ValeHindhead
Total Schools82
Primary72
Secondary10
% Top two bands83.3%50%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 449.8 Mbps in Ash And Ash Vale and 371.1 Mbps in Hindhead. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Ash And Ash Vale and 96.1% in Hindhead. Gigabit availability stands at 88.2% in Ash And Ash Vale and 69.8% in Hindhead.

Ash And Ash Vale is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (450 vs 371 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Ash And Ash Vale leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Hindhead averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,200 in Ash And Ash Vale and £1,368 in Hindhead. 66.4% of homes in Ash And Ash Vale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Hindhead.

Ash And Ash Vale has more energy-efficient housing — 66.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £39,502 in Hindhead and £37,464.7 in Ash And Ash Vale. The median age is 42.5 in Ash And Ash Vale and 46.5 in Hindhead. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Ash And Ash Vale versus 72.4% in Hindhead. Employment rates stand at 61.9% in Ash And Ash Vale and 59% in Hindhead.

IndicatorAsh and Ash ValeHindhead
Population24,1456,444
Median Age42.546.5
Median Household Income£37,464.7£39,502
Employment Rate61.9%59%
Owner Occupied66.9%72.4%
Degree-Level Qualified37.7%42.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ash And Ash Vale and Hindhead?
Ash And Ash Vale and Hindhead are approximately 9.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ash And Ash Vale or Hindhead?
Ash And Ash Vale is cheaper, with an average house price of £421,078.
Is Ash And Ash Vale or Hindhead safer?
Hindhead has the lower crime rate at 37.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ash And Ash Vale or Hindhead?
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 Hindhead?
Ash And Ash Vale has faster average broadband at 449.8 Mbps.

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