Ashingdon vs Chelmsford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ashingdon is about 6% cheaper on average. Ashingdon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashingdon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashingdon
£437,500
Chelmsford
£467,228
Crime Rate
Ashingdon
43.6
Chelmsford
69.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashingdon
100.0%
Chelmsford
93.3%
Avg Download Speed
Ashingdon
433
Chelmsford
417.3
EPC Rating
Ashingdon
69.3
Chelmsford
72.2
Median Income
Ashingdon
£37,256
Chelmsford
£34,617
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Ashingdon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £437,500 versus £467,228 in Chelmsford. The most affordable entry point in Ashingdon is a detached at £437,500, while in Chelmsford it is a flat at £224,709.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 33% pricier in Chelmsford (£655,735 vs £437,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashingdon prices grew faster — 37% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 43.6 offences per 1,000 people, Ashingdon is the safer of the two – 59% lower than Chelmsford's 69.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashingdon is violent-crime, while in Chelmsford 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 of EnglandSchool quality favours Ashingdon: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 93.3% in Chelmsford.
Ashingdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chelmsford School Inspection Breakdown
93.3% of 34 schools (26 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashingdon | Chelmsford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 34 |
| Primary | 1 | 26 |
| Secondary | 0 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 93.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ashingdon enjoy 433.0 Mbps on average, while Chelmsford lags behind at 417.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Ashingdon and 96.2% in Chelmsford. Gigabit availability stands at 84.3% in Ashingdon and 79.8% in Chelmsford.
Ashingdon is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (433 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Chelmsford is band C (score 72.2), ahead of Ashingdon's band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Ashingdon and £1,205 in Chelmsford. 56.5% of homes in Ashingdon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.2% in Chelmsford.
Chelmsford has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ashingdon has a population of 6,490 while Chelmsford has 110,612. Median household income is £37,256 in Ashingdon and £34,617 in Chelmsford. The median age is 46.6 in Ashingdon and 44 in Chelmsford. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Ashingdon and 61.5% in Chelmsford.
| Indicator | Ashingdon | Chelmsford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,490 | 110,612 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £37,256 | £34,617 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 80.6% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.8% | 35.2% |
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