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Ash and Ash Vale vs Winnersh

Which is better to live in? 13.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Overall, Ash And Ash Vale offers lower property prices by roughly 26%. Winnersh has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Winnersh edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Ash and Ash Vale

£421,078

Winnersh

£568,012

Crime Rate

Ash and Ash Vale

72.0

Winnersh

40.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ash and Ash Vale

83.3%

Winnersh

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ash and Ash Vale

449.8

Winnersh

405.5

EPC Rating

Ash and Ash Vale

70.6

Winnersh

70.9

Median Income

Ash and Ash Vale

£37,465

Winnersh

£40,226

The average house price in Ash And Ash Vale is £421,078, which is 26% less than Winnersh at £568,012. The most affordable entry point in Ash And Ash Vale is a flat at £207,175, while in Winnersh it is a flat at £248,001.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 21% pricier in Winnersh (£524,331 vs £416,796).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ash And Ash Vale prices grew faster — 23% vs 20%.

With 40.4 offences per 1,000 people, Winnersh is the safer of the two – 78% lower than Ash And Ash Vale's 72 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ash And Ash Vale is violent-crime, while in Winnersh it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Winnersh 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 Winnersh 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.

Winnersh School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAsh and Ash ValeWinnersh
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 405.5 Mbps in Winnersh. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Ash And Ash Vale and 97.4% in Winnersh. Gigabit availability stands at 88.2% in Ash And Ash Vale and 76.3% in Winnersh.

Ash And Ash Vale is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (450 vs 406 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Winnersh are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (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 £1,222 in Winnersh. 66.4% of homes in Ash And Ash Vale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.9% in Winnersh.

Ash And Ash Vale has more energy-efficient housing — 66.4% reach band C or above, vs 64.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £40,226 in Winnersh and £37,464.7 in Ash And Ash Vale. The median age is 42.5 in Ash And Ash Vale and 42.3 in Winnersh. Employment rates stand at 61.9% in Ash And Ash Vale and 63.5% in Winnersh. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Ash And Ash Vale versus 76% in Winnersh.

IndicatorAsh and Ash ValeWinnersh
Population24,1458,904
Median Age42.542.3
Median Household Income£37,464.7£40,226
Employment Rate61.9%63.5%
Owner Occupied66.9%76%
Degree-Level Qualified37.7%46.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ash And Ash Vale and Winnersh?
Ash And Ash Vale and Winnersh are approximately 13.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ash And Ash Vale or Winnersh?
Ash And Ash Vale is cheaper, with an average house price of £421,078.
Is Ash And Ash Vale or Winnersh safer?
Winnersh has the lower crime rate at 40.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ash And Ash Vale or Winnersh?
Winnersh has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ash And Ash Vale or Winnersh?
Ash And Ash Vale has faster average broadband at 449.8 Mbps.

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