Ashbourne vs Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) is about 94% cheaper on average. Ashbourne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashbourne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashbourne
£449,634
Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
£232,024
Crime Rate
Ashbourne
45.1
Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
55.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashbourne
100.0%
Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashbourne
243.9
Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
218.9
EPC Rating
Ashbourne
69.4
Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
70.5
Median Income
Ashbourne
£31,239
Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
£32,124
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) is £232,024, which is 94% less than Ashbourne at £449,634. The most affordable entry point in Ashbourne is a flat at £197,960, while in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) it is a flat at £100,524.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 97% pricier in Ashbourne (£197,960 vs £100,524).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashbourne prices grew faster — 48% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Ashbourne (45.1 per 1,000) compared to Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) (55.6 per 1,000), a 23% difference. The most common crime category in Ashbourne is violent-crime, while in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) 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 East MidlandsAshbourne has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands). Ashbourne has 3 schools in total, while Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) has 5.
Ashbourne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashbourne | Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ashbourne offers faster average downloads at 243.9 Mbps, compared to 218.9 Mbps in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.9% of premises in Ashbourne and 81.1% in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands). Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Ashbourne and 36.1% in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands).
Ashbourne is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (244 vs 219 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 69.4 (band C) in Ashbourne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,301 in Ashbourne and £1,242 in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands). 58.2% of homes in Ashbourne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands).
Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,124.3 in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands) and £31,239.4 in Ashbourne. The median age is 46.2 in Ashbourne and 45.9 in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands). Employment rates stand at 57.7% in Ashbourne and 57.5% in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands). Owner-occupancy is 72.7% in Ashbourne versus 71.7% in Cheadle (staffordshire Moorlands).
| Indicator | Ashbourne | Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,854 | 11,403 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,239.4 | £32,124.3 |
| Employment Rate | 57.7% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.7% | 71.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 30.7% |
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