Ashbourne vs Hilton (South Derbyshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Hilton (south Derbyshire) wins on house prices with a 48% gap. Ashbourne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashbourne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashbourne
£449,634
Hilton (South Derbyshire)
£303,087
Crime Rate
Ashbourne
45.1
Hilton (South Derbyshire)
52.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashbourne
100.0%
Hilton (South Derbyshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashbourne
243.9
Hilton (South Derbyshire)
289.5
EPC Rating
Ashbourne
69.4
Hilton (South Derbyshire)
72.2
Median Income
Ashbourne
£31,239
Hilton (South Derbyshire)
£34,080
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £303,087, Hilton (south Derbyshire) undercuts Ashbourne (£449,634) by around 48% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashbourne is a flat at £197,960, while in Hilton (south Derbyshire) it is a flat at £115,362.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 72% pricier in Ashbourne (£197,960 vs £115,362).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashbourne prices grew faster — 48% vs -23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Ashbourne experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.1 per 1,000 versus 52.1 per 1,000 in Hilton (south Derbyshire). The most common crime category in Ashbourne is violent-crime, while in Hilton (south Derbyshire) 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 MidlandsOf the 3 schools in Ashbourne, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Hilton (south Derbyshire), which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Ashbourne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hilton (South Derbyshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashbourne | Hilton (South Derbyshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Hilton (south Derbyshire) averages 289.5 Mbps – ahead of Ashbourne's 243.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.9% of premises in Ashbourne and 90.8% in Hilton (south Derbyshire). Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Ashbourne and 51.3% in Hilton (south Derbyshire).
Hilton (south Derbyshire) is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (290 vs 244 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Hilton (south Derbyshire), scoring 72.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Ashbourne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,301 in Ashbourne and £1,157 in Hilton (south Derbyshire). 58.2% of homes in Ashbourne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Hilton (south Derbyshire).
Hilton (south Derbyshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,080 in Hilton (south Derbyshire) and £31,239.4 in Ashbourne. The median age is 46.2 in Ashbourne and 42.9 in Hilton (south Derbyshire). Employment rates stand at 57.7% in Ashbourne and 62% in Hilton (south Derbyshire). Owner-occupancy is 72.7% in Ashbourne versus 74.5% in Hilton (south Derbyshire). Ashbourne has a population of 8,854 and Hilton (south Derbyshire) has 8,269.
| Indicator | Ashbourne | Hilton (South Derbyshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,854 | 8,269 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,239.4 | £34,080 |
| Employment Rate | 57.7% | 62% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.7% | 74.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 31.8% |
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