Ashingdon vs Galleywood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ashingdon is about 10% 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
Galleywood
£486,412
Crime Rate
Ashingdon
43.6
Galleywood
69.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashingdon
100.0%
Galleywood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashingdon
433
Galleywood
448.1
EPC Rating
Ashingdon
69.3
Galleywood
70.6
Median Income
Ashingdon
£37,256
Galleywood
£33,024
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Ashingdon is £437,500, which is 10% less than Galleywood at £486,412. The most affordable entry point in Ashingdon is a detached at £437,500, while in Galleywood it is a terraced at £343,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Galleywood (£619,667 vs £437,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashingdon prices grew faster — 37% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 43.6 offences per 1,000 people, Ashingdon is the safer of the two – 59% lower than Galleywood's 69.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashingdon is violent-crime, while in Galleywood 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 Galleywood. Ashingdon has 1 schools in total, while Galleywood has 2.
Ashingdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Galleywood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashingdon | Galleywood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Galleywood offers faster average downloads at 448.1 Mbps, compared to 433.0 Mbps in Ashingdon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Ashingdon and 98% in Galleywood. Gigabit availability stands at 84.3% in Ashingdon and 85.4% in Galleywood.
Galleywood is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (448 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Galleywood are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.6 (band C) versus 69.3 (band C) in Ashingdon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Ashingdon and £1,169 in Galleywood. 56.5% of homes in Ashingdon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Galleywood.
Galleywood has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,256 in Ashingdon and £33,024 in Galleywood. The median age is 46.6 in Ashingdon and 43.6 in Galleywood. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Ashingdon and 60.8% in Galleywood. Owner-occupancy is 80.6% in Ashingdon versus 70% in Galleywood.
| Indicator | Ashingdon | Galleywood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,490 | 6,410 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £37,256 | £33,024 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 60.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 80.6% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.8% | 33.9% |
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