Town comparison
Ashtead vs Chertsey
Which is better to live in? 10.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Chertsey is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 37% lower. Ashtead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashtead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashtead
£694,684
Chertsey
£508,737
Crime Rate
Ashtead
56.0
Chertsey
70.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashtead
100.0%
Chertsey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashtead
369.9
Chertsey
387.1
EPC Rating
Ashtead
67.9
Chertsey
70.7
Median Income
Ashtead
£37,374
Chertsey
£37,762
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Ashtead commands an average of £694,684, compared with £508,737 in Chertsey – a difference of 37%. The most affordable entry point in Ashtead is a flat at £331,010, while in Chertsey it is a flat at £274,825.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 51% pricier in Ashtead (£606,447 vs £401,898).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashtead prices grew faster — 17% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastAshtead has a crime rate of 56 per 1,000 residents, which is 26% lower than Chertsey at 70.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashtead is violent-crime, while in Chertsey 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 EastFamilies may prefer Ashtead, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Chertsey. There are 6 schools in Ashtead and 6 in Chertsey.
Ashtead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chertsey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashtead | Chertsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 6 |
| Primary | 5 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 387.1 Mbps in Chertsey and 369.9 Mbps in Ashtead. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Ashtead and 93.9% in Chertsey. Gigabit availability stands at 69.4% in Ashtead and 73.7% in Chertsey.
Chertsey is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (387 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Chertsey, scoring 70.7 on average (band C) compared to 67.9 (band C) in Ashtead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,489 in Ashtead and £1,081 in Chertsey. 55% of homes in Ashtead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Chertsey.
Chertsey has more energy-efficient housing — 63.6% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,761.5 in Chertsey and £37,374 in Ashtead. The median age is 47.8 in Ashtead and 42.8 in Chertsey. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Ashtead and 60.1% in Chertsey. Owner-occupancy is 73.2% in Ashtead versus 67.2% in Chertsey. Ashtead has a population of 14,830 and Chertsey has 14,558.
| Indicator | Ashtead | Chertsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,830 | 14,558 |
| Median Age | 47.8 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £37,374 | £37,761.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 60.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.1% | 34.5% |
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