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Ashley (New Forest) vs Netley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Ashley (new Forest) offers lower property prices by roughly 74%. Ashley (new Forest) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashley (new Forest) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Ashley (New Forest)

£559,657

Netley

£2,192,500

Crime Rate

Ashley (New Forest)

54.6

Netley

54.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashley (New Forest)

100.0%

Netley

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ashley (New Forest)

332.8

Netley

404.9

EPC Rating

Ashley (New Forest)

68.5

Netley

72.6

Median Income

Ashley (New Forest)

£29,236

Netley

£34,313

Buyers will find Ashley (new Forest) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £559,657 versus £2,192,500 in Netley. The most affordable entry point in Ashley (new Forest) is a semi-detached at £377,723, while in Netley it is a detached at £755,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Netley (£755,000 vs £574,438).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 6 years, Netley prices grew faster — 437% vs 51%.

With 54.6 offences per 1,000 people, Ashley (new Forest) is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Netley's 54.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashley (new Forest) is violent-crime, while in Netley it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

School quality favours Ashley (new Forest): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Netley.

Ashley (New Forest) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Netley School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricAshley (New Forest)Netley
Total Schools22
Primary22
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Netley enjoy 404.9 Mbps on average, while Ashley (new Forest) lags behind at 332.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Ashley (new Forest) and 97.3% in Netley. Gigabit availability stands at 60.6% in Ashley (new Forest) and 75.5% in Netley.

Netley is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (405 vs 333 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Netley is band C (score 72.6), ahead of Ashley (new Forest)'s band C (score 68.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Ashley (new Forest) and £1,030 in Netley. 58.3% of homes in Ashley (new Forest) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.4% in Netley.

Netley has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Ashley (new Forest) has a population of 7,730 while Netley has 6,309. Median household income is £34,313 in Netley and £29,236 in Ashley (new Forest). The median age is 51.4 in Ashley (new Forest) and 45.9 in Netley. Employment rates stand at 52.9% in Ashley (new Forest) and 60.6% in Netley.

IndicatorAshley (New Forest)Netley
Population7,7306,309
Median Age51.445.9
Median Household Income£29,236£34,313
Employment Rate52.9%60.6%
Owner Occupied74.2%74.8%
Degree-Level Qualified31.2%33.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashley (new Forest) and Netley?
Ashley (new Forest) and Netley are approximately 14.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashley (new Forest) or Netley?
Ashley (new Forest) is cheaper, with an average house price of £559,657.
Is Ashley (new Forest) or Netley safer?
Ashley (new Forest) has the lower crime rate at 54.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashley (new Forest) or Netley?
Ashley (new Forest) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ashley (new Forest) or Netley?
Netley has faster average broadband at 404.9 Mbps.

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