Ash and Ash Vale vs Pirbright
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.3 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies 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.
| Metric | Ash and Ash Vale | Pirbright |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 1 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 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.
| Indicator | Ash and Ash Vale | Pirbright |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,145 | 3,920 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £37,464.7 | £39,097.8 |
| Employment Rate | 61.9% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.7% | 40.8% |
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