Ashingdon vs Writtle
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ashingdon offers lower property prices by roughly 18%. Ashingdon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashingdon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashingdon
£437,500
Writtle
£534,932
Crime Rate
Ashingdon
43.6
Writtle
69.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashingdon
100.0%
Writtle
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Ashingdon
433
Writtle
417.3
EPC Rating
Ashingdon
69.3
Writtle
72.2
Median Income
Ashingdon
£37,256
Writtle
£34,617
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Ashingdon is £437,500, which is 18% less than Writtle at £534,932. The most affordable entry point in Ashingdon is a detached at £437,500, while in Writtle it is a flat at £333,062.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 44% pricier in Writtle (£780,595 vs £437,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashingdon prices grew faster — 37% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 43.6 offences per 1,000 people, Ashingdon is the safer of the two – 59% lower than Writtle's 69.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashingdon is violent-crime, while in Writtle 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 66.7% in Writtle. Ashingdon has 1 schools in total, while Writtle has 3.
Ashingdon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Writtle School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashingdon | Writtle |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ashingdon offers faster average downloads at 433.0 Mbps, compared to 417.3 Mbps in Writtle. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Ashingdon and 96.2% in Writtle. Gigabit availability stands at 84.3% in Ashingdon and 79.8% in Writtle.
Ashingdon is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (433 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Writtle are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.2 (band C) versus 69.3 (band C) in Ashingdon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,188 in Ashingdon and £1,205 in Writtle. 56.5% of homes in Ashingdon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.2% in Writtle.
Writtle has more energy-efficient housing — 68.2% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,256 in Ashingdon and £34,617 in Writtle. The median age is 46.6 in Ashingdon and 44 in Writtle. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Ashingdon and 61.5% in Writtle. Owner-occupancy is 80.6% in Ashingdon versus 70.3% in Writtle.
| Indicator | Ashingdon | Writtle |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,490 | 4,703 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £37,256 | £34,617 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 80.6% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.8% | 35.2% |
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