Ash and Ash Vale vs Odiham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ash And Ash Vale offers lower property prices by roughly 26%. For families, Odiham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ash and Ash Vale
£421,078
Odiham
£568,272
Crime Rate
Ash and Ash Vale
72.0
Odiham
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ash and Ash Vale
83.3%
Odiham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ash and Ash Vale
449.8
Odiham
261.8
EPC Rating
Ash and Ash Vale
70.6
Odiham
72.4
Median Income
Ash and Ash Vale
£37,465
Odiham
£38,247
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Ash And Ash Vale is £421,078, which is 26% less than Odiham at £568,272. The most affordable entry point in Ash And Ash Vale is a flat at £207,175, while in Odiham it is a flat at £267,812.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Odiham (£802,467 vs £556,523).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ash And Ash Vale prices grew faster — 23% vs -4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Ash And Ash Vale and Odiham at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOdiham 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 Odiham has 3.
Ash and Ash Vale School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Odiham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ash and Ash Vale | Odiham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 3 |
| Primary | 7 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ash And Ash Vale offers faster average downloads at 449.8 Mbps, compared to 261.8 Mbps in Odiham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Ash And Ash Vale and 91% in Odiham. Gigabit availability stands at 88.2% in Ash And Ash Vale and 44.4% in Odiham.
Ash And Ash Vale is the faster of the two by 72% on average download speed (450 vs 262 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Odiham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.4 (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 £1,224 in Odiham. 66.4% of homes in Ash And Ash Vale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.8% in Odiham.
Odiham has more energy-efficient housing — 70.8% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,247 in Odiham and £37,464.7 in Ash And Ash Vale. The median age is 42.5 in Ash And Ash Vale and 44.4 in Odiham. Employment rates stand at 61.9% in Ash And Ash Vale and 62.3% in Odiham. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Ash And Ash Vale versus 71.2% in Odiham.
| Indicator | Ash and Ash Vale | Odiham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,145 | 5,091 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £37,464.7 | £38,247 |
| Employment Rate | 61.9% | 62.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.7% | 38.4% |
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