Ashley Heath vs Ashley (New Forest)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Ashley (new Forest) is about 26% cheaper on average. Ashley Heath has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashley Heath edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Ashley Heath

£704,532

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Ashley (New Forest)

£559,657

Crime Rate

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Ashley Heath

44.8

Ashley (New Forest)

54.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashley Heath

100.0%

Ashley (New Forest)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ashley Heath

250.9

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Ashley (New Forest)

332.8

EPC Rating

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Ashley Heath

68.9

Ashley (New Forest)

68.5

Median Income

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Ashley Heath

£29,719

Ashley (New Forest)

£29,236

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in South West

The average house price in Ashley (new Forest) is £559,657, which is 26% less than Ashley Heath at £704,532. The most affordable entry point in Ashley Heath is a semi-detached at £460,000, while in Ashley (new Forest) it is a semi-detached at £377,723.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Ashley Heath (£729,495 vs £574,438).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ashley (new Forest) prices grew faster — 51% vs 36%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in South West

Crime is lower in Ashley Heath (44.8 per 1,000) compared to Ashley (new Forest) (54.6 per 1,000), a 22% difference. The most common crime category in Ashley Heath is violent-crime, while in Ashley (new Forest) 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 South West

Ashley Heath has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Ashley (new Forest). Ashley Heath has 1 schools in total, while Ashley (new Forest) has 2.

Ashley Heath School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Ashley (New Forest) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Ashley Heath	Ashley (New Forest)
Total Schools	1	2
Primary	1	2
Secondary	0	0
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Ashley (new Forest) offers faster average downloads at 332.8 Mbps, compared to 250.9 Mbps in Ashley Heath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.4% of premises in Ashley Heath and 97% in Ashley (new Forest). Gigabit availability stands at 42.6% in Ashley Heath and 60.6% in Ashley (new Forest).

Ashley (new Forest) is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (333 vs 251 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Ashley Heath are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.9 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Ashley (new Forest). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,257 in Ashley Heath and £1,278 in Ashley (new Forest). 59.1% of homes in Ashley Heath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.3% in Ashley (new Forest).

Ashley Heath has more energy-efficient housing — 59.1% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,719.3 in Ashley Heath and £29,236 in Ashley (new Forest). The median age is 49.3 in Ashley Heath and 51.4 in Ashley (new Forest). Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Ashley Heath and 52.9% in Ashley (new Forest). Owner-occupancy is 69.1% in Ashley Heath versus 74.2% in Ashley (new Forest).

Indicator	Ashley Heath	Ashley (New Forest)
Population	6,922	7,730
Median Age	49.3	51.4
Median Household Income	£29,719.3	£29,236
Employment Rate	53.5%	52.9%
Owner Occupied	69.1%	74.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.6%	31.2%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashley Heath and Ashley (new Forest)?

Ashley Heath and Ashley (new Forest) are approximately 10.1 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashley Heath or Ashley (new Forest)?

Ashley (new Forest) is cheaper, with an average house price of £559,657.

Is Ashley Heath or Ashley (new Forest) safer?

Ashley Heath has the lower crime rate at 44.8 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Ashley Heath or Ashley (new Forest)?

Ashley Heath has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Ashley Heath or Ashley (new Forest)?

Ashley (new Forest) has faster average broadband at 332.8 Mbps.

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