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Ash and Ash Vale vs Odiham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.

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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

The 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 rate data is not available for both Ash And Ash Vale and Odiham at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Odiham 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.

MetricAsh and Ash ValeOdiham
Total Schools83
Primary72
Secondary11
% Top two bands83.3%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.

IndicatorAsh and Ash ValeOdiham
Population24,1455,091
Median Age42.544.4
Median Household Income£37,464.7£38,247
Employment Rate61.9%62.3%
Owner Occupied66.9%71.2%
Degree-Level Qualified37.7%38.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ash And Ash Vale and Odiham?
Ash And Ash Vale and Odiham are approximately 9.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ash And Ash Vale or Odiham?
Ash And Ash Vale is cheaper, with an average house price of £421,078.
Is Ash And Ash Vale or Odiham safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Ash And Ash Vale or Odiham?
Odiham has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ash And Ash Vale or Odiham?
Ash And Ash Vale has faster average broadband at 449.8 Mbps.

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