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Ashley Heath vs Bransgore

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Bransgore is about 35% 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

Bransgore

£522,469

Crime Rate

Ashley Heath

44.8

Bransgore

54.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashley Heath

100.0%

Bransgore

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ashley Heath

250.9

Bransgore

405.8

EPC Rating

Ashley Heath

68.9

Bransgore

68.9

Median Income

Ashley Heath

£29,719

Bransgore

£29,719

The average house price in Bransgore is £522,469, which is 35% less than Ashley Heath at £704,532. The most affordable entry point in Ashley Heath is a semi-detached at £460,000, while in Bransgore it is a flat at £344,625.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in Ashley Heath (£729,495 vs £647,797).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ashley Heath prices grew faster — 36% vs 31%.

Crime is lower in Ashley Heath (44.8 per 1,000) compared to Bransgore (54.5 per 1,000), a 22% difference. The most common crime category in Ashley Heath is violent-crime, while in Bransgore it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Ashley Heath has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Bransgore. Ashley Heath has 1 schools in total, while Bransgore has 1.

Ashley Heath School Inspection Breakdown

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

Bransgore School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricAshley HeathBransgore
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Bransgore offers faster average downloads at 405.8 Mbps, compared to 250.9 Mbps in Ashley Heath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.4% of premises in Ashley Heath and 96.3% in Bransgore. Gigabit availability stands at 42.6% in Ashley Heath and 77.9% in Bransgore.

Bransgore is the faster of the two by 62% on average download speed (406 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 68.9 (band C) in Bransgore. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,257 in Ashley Heath and £1,257 in Bransgore. 59.1% of homes in Ashley Heath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.1% in Bransgore.

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

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,719.3 in Ashley Heath and £29,719.3 in Bransgore. The median age is 49.3 in Ashley Heath and 49.3 in Bransgore. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Ashley Heath and 53.5% in Bransgore. Owner-occupancy is 69.1% in Ashley Heath versus 69.1% in Bransgore.

IndicatorAshley HeathBransgore
Population6,9223,688
Median Age49.349.3
Median Household Income£29,719.3£29,719.3
Employment Rate53.5%53.5%
Owner Occupied69.1%69.1%
Degree-Level Qualified31.6%31.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashley Heath and Bransgore?
Ashley Heath and Bransgore are approximately 5.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashley Heath or Bransgore?
Bransgore is cheaper, with an average house price of £522,469.
Is Ashley Heath or Bransgore safer?
Ashley Heath has the lower crime rate at 44.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashley Heath or Bransgore?
Ashley Heath has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ashley Heath or Bransgore?
Bransgore has faster average broadband at 405.8 Mbps.

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