Ashley Heath vs Bransgore
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe 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 & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestAshley 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.
| Metric | Ashley Heath | Bransgore |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Ashley Heath | Bransgore |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,922 | 3,688 |
| Median Age | 49.3 | 49.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,719.3 | £29,719.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% | 69.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.6% | 31.6% |
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