Ashingdon vs Ingatestone
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ashingdon is about 41% 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
Ingatestone
£740,946
Crime Rate
Ashingdon
43.6
Ingatestone
64.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashingdon
100.0%
Ingatestone
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashingdon
433
Ingatestone
263.3
EPC Rating
Ashingdon
69.3
Ingatestone
70.6
Median Income
Ashingdon
£37,256
Ingatestone
£36,610
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Ashingdon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £437,500 versus £740,946 in Ingatestone. The most affordable entry point in Ashingdon is a detached at £437,500, while in Ingatestone it is a flat at £337,916.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 55% pricier in Ingatestone (£982,188 vs £437,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashingdon prices grew faster — 37% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 43.6 offences per 1,000 people, Ashingdon is the safer of the two – 47% lower than Ingatestone's 64.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashingdon is violent-crime, while in Ingatestone 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 100% in Ingatestone.
Ashingdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ingatestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashingdon | Ingatestone |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ashingdon enjoy 433.0 Mbps on average, while Ingatestone lags behind at 263.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Ashingdon and 90.1% in Ingatestone. Gigabit availability stands at 84.3% in Ashingdon and 45% in Ingatestone.
Ashingdon is the faster of the two by 64% on average download speed (433 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ingatestone is band C (score 70.6), ahead of Ashingdon's band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Ashingdon and £1,168 in Ingatestone. 56.5% of homes in Ashingdon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Ingatestone.
Ingatestone has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ashingdon has a population of 6,490 while Ingatestone has 4,610. Median household income is £37,256 in Ashingdon and £36,610 in Ingatestone. The median age is 46.6 in Ashingdon and 43.5 in Ingatestone. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Ashingdon and 60.2% in Ingatestone.
| Indicator | Ashingdon | Ingatestone |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,490 | 4,610 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £37,256 | £36,610 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 60.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 80.6% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.8% | 31.6% |
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