Ashingdon vs Rochford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Rochford offers lower property prices by roughly 10%. Rochford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashingdon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashingdon
£437,500
Rochford
£397,168
Crime Rate
Ashingdon
43.6
Rochford
43.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashingdon
100.0%
Rochford
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Ashingdon
433
Rochford
433
EPC Rating
Ashingdon
69.3
Rochford
69.3
Median Income
Ashingdon
£37,256
Rochford
£37,256
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Rochford more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £397,168 versus £437,500 in Ashingdon. The most affordable entry point in Ashingdon is a detached at £437,500, while in Rochford it is a flat at £165,846.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in Rochford (£552,438 vs £437,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rochford prices grew faster — 40% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 43.5 offences per 1,000 people, Rochford is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Ashingdon's 43.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashingdon is violent-crime, while in Rochford 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 83.3% in Rochford.
Ashingdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rochford School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashingdon | Rochford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ashingdon enjoy 433.0 Mbps on average, while Rochford lags behind at 433.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Ashingdon and 96% in Rochford. Gigabit availability stands at 84.3% in Ashingdon and 84.3% in Rochford.
Ashingdon is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (433 vs 433 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ashingdon is band C (score 69.3), ahead of Rochford's band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Ashingdon and £1,188 in Rochford. 56.5% of homes in Ashingdon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Rochford.
Ashingdon has more energy-efficient housing — 56.5% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ashingdon has a population of 6,490 while Rochford has 12,617. Median household income is £37,256 in Ashingdon and £37,256 in Rochford. The median age is 46.6 in Ashingdon and 46.6 in Rochford. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Ashingdon and 57.5% in Rochford.
| Indicator | Ashingdon | Rochford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,490 | 12,617 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 46.6 |
| Median Household Income | £37,256 | £37,256 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 80.6% | 80.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.8% | 22.8% |
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