Ashbourne vs Ripley (Amber Valley)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ripley (amber Valley) offers lower property prices by roughly 53%. Ashbourne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashbourne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashbourne
£449,634
Ripley (Amber Valley)
£293,055
Crime Rate
Ashbourne
45.1
Ripley (Amber Valley)
66.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashbourne
100.0%
Ripley (Amber Valley)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashbourne
243.9
Ripley (Amber Valley)
433.7
EPC Rating
Ashbourne
69.4
Ripley (Amber Valley)
69.6
Median Income
Ashbourne
£31,239
Ripley (Amber Valley)
£30,462
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Ripley (amber Valley) is £293,055, which is 53% less than Ashbourne at £449,634. The most affordable entry point in Ashbourne is a flat at £197,960, while in Ripley (amber Valley) it is a flat at £154,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 43% pricier in Ashbourne (£255,468 vs £179,003).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashbourne prices grew faster — 48% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Ashbourne (45.1 per 1,000) compared to Ripley (amber Valley) (66.4 per 1,000), a 47% difference. The most common crime category in Ashbourne is violent-crime, while in Ripley (amber Valley) 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 Ripley (amber Valley). Ashbourne has 3 schools in total, while Ripley (amber Valley) has 7.
Ashbourne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ripley (Amber Valley) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashbourne | Ripley (Amber Valley) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 7 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ripley (amber Valley) offers faster average downloads at 433.7 Mbps, compared to 243.9 Mbps in Ashbourne. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.9% of premises in Ashbourne and 94.8% in Ripley (amber Valley). Gigabit availability stands at 42.1% in Ashbourne and 84.8% in Ripley (amber Valley).
Ripley (amber Valley) is the faster of the two by 78% on average download speed (434 vs 244 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ripley (amber Valley) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.6 (band C) versus 69.4 (band C) in Ashbourne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,301 in Ashbourne and £1,194 in Ripley (amber Valley). 58.2% of homes in Ashbourne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.4% in Ripley (amber Valley).
Ashbourne has more energy-efficient housing — 58.2% reach band C or above, vs 54.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,239.4 in Ashbourne and £30,462 in Ripley (amber Valley). The median age is 46.2 in Ashbourne and 46 in Ripley (amber Valley). Employment rates stand at 57.7% in Ashbourne and 57.3% in Ripley (amber Valley). Owner-occupancy is 72.7% in Ashbourne versus 72% in Ripley (amber Valley).
| Indicator | Ashbourne | Ripley (Amber Valley) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,854 | 20,191 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £31,239.4 | £30,462 |
| Employment Rate | 57.7% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.7% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 28.8% |
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