Ashtead vs Byfleet
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Byfleet is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. Byfleet has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashtead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashtead
£694,684
Byfleet
£613,958
Crime Rate
Ashtead
56.0
Byfleet
51.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashtead
100.0%
Byfleet
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashtead
369.9
Byfleet
464.1
EPC Rating
Ashtead
67.9
Byfleet
72
Median Income
Ashtead
£37,374
Byfleet
£40,032
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £613,958, Byfleet undercuts Ashtead (£694,684) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashtead is a flat at £331,010, while in Byfleet it is a flat at £280,494.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 37% pricier in Ashtead (£606,447 vs £441,130).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashtead prices grew faster — 17% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastByfleet has a crime rate of 51.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 10% lower than Ashtead at 56 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashtead is violent-crime, while in Byfleet 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 EastOf the 6 schools in Ashtead, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Byfleet, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Ashtead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Byfleet School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashtead | Byfleet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Byfleet averages 464.1 Mbps – ahead of Ashtead's 369.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Ashtead and 99.6% in Byfleet. Gigabit availability stands at 69.4% in Ashtead and 89.8% in Byfleet.
Byfleet is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (464 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Byfleet leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Ashtead averages 67.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,489 in Ashtead and £1,176 in Byfleet. 55% of homes in Ashtead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.1% in Byfleet.
Byfleet has more energy-efficient housing — 67.1% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £40,031.7 in Byfleet and £37,374 in Ashtead. The median age is 47.8 in Ashtead and 42.6 in Byfleet. Owner-occupancy is 73.2% in Ashtead versus 68% in Byfleet. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Ashtead and 61.2% in Byfleet.
| Indicator | Ashtead | Byfleet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,830 | 14,187 |
| Median Age | 47.8 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £37,374 | £40,031.7 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 61.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% | 68% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.1% | 44% |
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