Ashingdon vs Minster (Swale)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Minster (swale) is about 39% 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
Minster (Swale)
£314,244
Crime Rate
Ashingdon
43.6
Minster (Swale)
86.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashingdon
100.0%
Minster (Swale)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashingdon
433
Minster (Swale)
370.5
EPC Rating
Ashingdon
69.3
Minster (Swale)
72
Median Income
Ashingdon
£37,256
Minster (Swale)
£31,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Minster (swale) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £314,244 versus £437,500 in Ashingdon. The most affordable entry point in Ashingdon is a detached at £437,500, while in Minster (swale) it is a flat at £164,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Minster (swale) (£437,575 vs £437,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashingdon prices grew faster — 37% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Ashingdon (43.6 per 1,000) compared to Minster (swale) (86.9 per 1,000), a 99% difference. The most common crime category in Ashingdon is violent-crime, while in Minster (swale) 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 Minster (swale).
Ashingdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Minster (Swale) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashingdon | Minster (Swale) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ashingdon enjoy 433.0 Mbps on average, while Minster (swale) lags behind at 370.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Ashingdon and 93.8% in Minster (swale). Gigabit availability stands at 84.3% in Ashingdon and 66.5% in Minster (swale).
Ashingdon is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (433 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Minster (swale) is band C (score 72), ahead of Ashingdon's band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Ashingdon and £1,048 in Minster (swale). 56.5% of homes in Ashingdon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Minster (swale).
Minster (swale) has more energy-efficient housing — 66.9% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ashingdon has a population of 6,490 while Minster (swale) has 16,735. Median household income is £37,256 in Ashingdon and £31,675 in Minster (swale). The median age is 46.6 in Ashingdon and 42.6 in Minster (swale). Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Ashingdon and 56.7% in Minster (swale).
| Indicator | Ashingdon | Minster (Swale) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,490 | 16,735 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £37,256 | £31,675 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 80.6% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.8% | 23.7% |
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