Town comparison
Ashbourne vs Duffield
Which is better to live in? 9.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Ashbourne offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. Ashbourne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashbourne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashbourne
£449,634
Duffield
£492,681
Crime Rate
Ashbourne
45.1
Duffield
66.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashbourne
100.0%
Duffield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashbourne
243.9
Duffield
339.1
EPC Rating
Ashbourne
69.4
Duffield
67.8
Median Income
Ashbourne
£31,239
Duffield
£30,608
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Ashbourne more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £449,634 versus £492,681 in Duffield. The most affordable entry point in Ashbourne is a flat at £197,960, while in Duffield it is a flat at £272,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 27% pricier in Duffield (£381,927 vs £279,555).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashbourne prices grew faster — 48% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 45.1 offences per 1,000 people, Ashbourne is the safer of the two – 47% lower than Duffield's 66.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashbourne is violent-crime, while in Duffield 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Ashbourne: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Duffield.
Ashbourne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Duffield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashbourne | Duffield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Duffield enjoy 339.1 Mbps on average, while Ashbourne lags behind at 243.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.9% of premises in Ashbourne and 95.3% in Duffield. Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Ashbourne and 60.7% in Duffield.
Duffield is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (339 vs 244 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ashbourne is band C (score 69.4), ahead of Duffield's band C (score 67.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,301 in Ashbourne and £1,332 in Duffield. 58.2% of homes in Ashbourne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.8% in Duffield.
Ashbourne has more energy-efficient housing — 58.2% reach band C or above, vs 50.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ashbourne has a population of 8,854 while Duffield has 4,691. Median household income is £31,239.4 in Ashbourne and £30,607.7 in Duffield. The median age is 46.2 in Ashbourne and 47.1 in Duffield. Employment rates stand at 57.7% in Ashbourne and 56.8% in Duffield.
| Indicator | Ashbourne | Duffield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,854 | 4,691 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,239.4 | £30,607.7 |
| Employment Rate | 57.7% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.7% | 71.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 31.3% |
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