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Ash and Ash Vale vs Pirbright

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Ash And Ash Vale wins on house prices with a 48% gap. Pirbright has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Pirbright edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Ash and Ash Vale

£421,078

Pirbright

£808,833

Crime Rate

Ash and Ash Vale

72.0

Pirbright

71.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ash and Ash Vale

83.3%

Pirbright

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ash and Ash Vale

449.8

Pirbright

262.1

EPC Rating

Ash and Ash Vale

70.6

Pirbright

71.6

Median Income

Ash and Ash Vale

£37,465

Pirbright

£39,098

Property in Pirbright commands an average of £808,833, compared with £421,078 in Ash And Ash Vale – a difference of 48%. The most affordable entry point in Ash And Ash Vale is a flat at £207,175, while in Pirbright it is a flat at £290,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 49% pricier in Pirbright (£1,088,000 vs £556,523).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ash And Ash Vale prices grew faster — 23% vs 10%.

Residents of Pirbright experience less crime overall, with a rate of 71.9 per 1,000 versus 72 per 1,000 in Ash And Ash Vale. The most common crime category in Ash And Ash Vale is violent-crime, while in Pirbright 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 Pirbright, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Ash And Ash Vale. There are 8 schools in Ash And Ash Vale and 1 in Pirbright.

Ash and Ash Vale School Inspection Breakdown

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

Pirbright School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAsh and Ash ValePirbright
Total Schools81
Primary71
Secondary10
% Top two bands83.3%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 449.8 Mbps in Ash And Ash Vale and 262.1 Mbps in Pirbright. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Ash And Ash Vale and 90.6% in Pirbright. Gigabit availability stands at 88.2% in Ash And Ash Vale and 43.3% in Pirbright.

Ash And Ash Vale is the faster of the two by 72% on average download speed (450 vs 262 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Pirbright leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.6 (C), while Ash And Ash Vale averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,200 in Ash And Ash Vale and £1,175 in Pirbright. 66.4% of homes in Ash And Ash Vale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.2% in Pirbright.

Pirbright has more energy-efficient housing — 67.2% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £39,097.8 in Pirbright and £37,464.7 in Ash And Ash Vale. The median age is 42.5 in Ash And Ash Vale and 42.9 in Pirbright. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Ash And Ash Vale versus 68.3% in Pirbright. Employment rates stand at 61.9% in Ash And Ash Vale and 60.5% in Pirbright.

IndicatorAsh and Ash ValePirbright
Population24,1453,920
Median Age42.542.9
Median Household Income£37,464.7£39,097.8
Employment Rate61.9%60.5%
Owner Occupied66.9%68.3%
Degree-Level Qualified37.7%40.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ash And Ash Vale and Pirbright?
Ash And Ash Vale and Pirbright are approximately 4.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ash And Ash Vale or Pirbright?
Ash And Ash Vale is cheaper, with an average house price of £421,078.
Is Ash And Ash Vale or Pirbright safer?
Pirbright has the lower crime rate at 71.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ash And Ash Vale or Pirbright?
Pirbright has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ash And Ash Vale or Pirbright?
Ash And Ash Vale has faster average broadband at 449.8 Mbps.

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