Ashingdon vs Danbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ashingdon offers lower property prices by roughly 27%. Ashingdon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashingdon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashingdon
£437,500
Danbury
£602,125
Crime Rate
Ashingdon
43.6
Danbury
69.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashingdon
100.0%
Danbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashingdon
433
Danbury
348.8
EPC Rating
Ashingdon
69.3
Danbury
71.3
Median Income
Ashingdon
£37,256
Danbury
£34,276
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Ashingdon is £437,500, which is 27% less than Danbury at £602,125. The most affordable entry point in Ashingdon is a detached at £437,500, while in Danbury it is a flat at £340,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 40% pricier in Danbury (£727,863 vs £437,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashingdon prices grew faster — 37% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Ashingdon (43.6 per 1,000) compared to Danbury (69.1 per 1,000), a 58% difference. The most common crime category in Ashingdon is violent-crime, while in Danbury 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 EnglandAshingdon has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Danbury. Ashingdon has 1 schools in total, while Danbury has 2.
Ashingdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Danbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashingdon | Danbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ashingdon offers faster average downloads at 433.0 Mbps, compared to 348.8 Mbps in Danbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Ashingdon and 93% in Danbury. Gigabit availability stands at 84.3% in Ashingdon and 63.5% in Danbury.
Ashingdon is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (433 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Danbury are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.3 (band C) versus 69.3 (band C) in Ashingdon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Ashingdon and £1,219 in Danbury. 56.5% of homes in Ashingdon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.8% in Danbury.
Danbury has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,256 in Ashingdon and £34,275.8 in Danbury. The median age is 46.6 in Ashingdon and 45 in Danbury. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Ashingdon and 59.9% in Danbury. Owner-occupancy is 80.6% in Ashingdon versus 71.2% in Danbury.
| Indicator | Ashingdon | Danbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,490 | 6,196 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £37,256 | £34,275.8 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 80.6% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.8% | 30.4% |
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