Ashtead vs Chipstead and Woodmansterne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Chipstead And Woodmansterne is about 12% cheaper on average. Ashtead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashtead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashtead
£694,684
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
£618,465
Crime Rate
Ashtead
56.0
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
60.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashtead
100.0%
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashtead
369.9
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
410.9
EPC Rating
Ashtead
67.9
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
70.2
Median Income
Ashtead
£37,374
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
£38,398
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Chipstead And Woodmansterne more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £618,465 versus £694,684 in Ashtead. The most affordable entry point in Ashtead is a flat at £331,010, while in Chipstead And Woodmansterne it is a flat at £294,339.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 33% pricier in Ashtead (£606,447 vs £457,181).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chipstead And Woodmansterne prices grew faster — 32% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Ashtead (56 per 1,000) compared to Chipstead And Woodmansterne (60.4 per 1,000), a 8% difference. The most common crime category in Ashtead is violent-crime, while in Chipstead And Woodmansterne 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 EastSchool quality favours Ashtead: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Chipstead And Woodmansterne.
Ashtead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chipstead and Woodmansterne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashtead | Chipstead and Woodmansterne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Chipstead And Woodmansterne enjoy 410.9 Mbps on average, while Ashtead lags behind at 369.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Ashtead and 92.6% in Chipstead And Woodmansterne. Gigabit availability stands at 69.4% in Ashtead and 79.9% in Chipstead And Woodmansterne.
Chipstead And Woodmansterne is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (411 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Chipstead And Woodmansterne is band C (score 70.2), ahead of Ashtead's band C (score 67.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,489 in Ashtead and £1,071 in Chipstead And Woodmansterne. 55% of homes in Ashtead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Chipstead And Woodmansterne.
Chipstead And Woodmansterne has more energy-efficient housing — 65% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ashtead has a population of 14,830 while Chipstead And Woodmansterne has 4,523. Median household income is £38,398.3 in Chipstead And Woodmansterne and £37,374 in Ashtead. The median age is 47.8 in Ashtead and 41.1 in Chipstead And Woodmansterne. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Ashtead and 62.1% in Chipstead And Woodmansterne.
| Indicator | Ashtead | Chipstead and Woodmansterne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,830 | 4,523 |
| Median Age | 47.8 | 41.1 |
| Median Household Income | £37,374 | £38,398.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 62.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% | 63.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.1% | 40.3% |
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