Town comparison
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.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastWinnersh 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.
| Metric | Ash and Ash Vale | Winnersh |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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.
| Indicator | Ash and Ash Vale | Winnersh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,145 | 8,904 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £37,464.7 | £40,226 |
| Employment Rate | 61.9% | 63.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 76% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.7% | 46.2% |
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