Ashtead vs Cobham (Elmbridge)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ashtead offers lower property prices by roughly 40%. Cobham (elmbridge) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashtead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashtead
£694,684
Cobham (Elmbridge)
£1,154,690
Crime Rate
Ashtead
56.0
Cobham (Elmbridge)
51.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashtead
100.0%
Cobham (Elmbridge)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashtead
369.9
Cobham (Elmbridge)
343.1
EPC Rating
Ashtead
67.9
Cobham (Elmbridge)
69.3
Median Income
Ashtead
£37,374
Cobham (Elmbridge)
£39,241
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Ashtead more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £694,684 versus £1,154,690 in Cobham (elmbridge). The most affordable entry point in Ashtead is a flat at £331,010, while in Cobham (elmbridge) it is a flat at £511,799.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 45% pricier in Cobham (elmbridge) (£1,804,727 vs £986,744).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashtead prices grew faster — 17% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Cobham (elmbridge) (51.2 per 1,000) compared to Ashtead (56 per 1,000), a 9% difference. The most common crime category in Ashtead is violent-crime, while in Cobham (elmbridge) 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 Cobham (elmbridge).
Ashtead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cobham (Elmbridge) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashtead | Cobham (Elmbridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ashtead enjoy 369.9 Mbps on average, while Cobham (elmbridge) lags behind at 343.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Ashtead and 91.6% in Cobham (elmbridge). Gigabit availability stands at 69.4% in Ashtead and 60.9% in Cobham (elmbridge).
Ashtead is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (370 vs 343 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cobham (elmbridge) is band C (score 69.3), ahead of Ashtead's band C (score 67.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,489 in Ashtead and £1,355 in Cobham (elmbridge). 55% of homes in Ashtead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.5% in Cobham (elmbridge).
Cobham (elmbridge) has more energy-efficient housing — 60.5% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ashtead has a population of 14,830 while Cobham (elmbridge) has 17,505. Median household income is £39,241.3 in Cobham (elmbridge) and £37,374 in Ashtead. The median age is 47.8 in Ashtead and 44.5 in Cobham (elmbridge). Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Ashtead and 59.5% in Cobham (elmbridge).
| Indicator | Ashtead | Cobham (Elmbridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,830 | 17,505 |
| Median Age | 47.8 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £37,374 | £39,241.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 59.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.1% | 46.4% |
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