Ashtead vs Egham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Egham offers lower property prices by roughly 34%. Ashtead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashtead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashtead
£694,684
Egham
£517,919
Crime Rate
Ashtead
56.0
Egham
70.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashtead
100.0%
Egham
60.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashtead
369.9
Egham
411.9
EPC Rating
Ashtead
67.9
Egham
72
Median Income
Ashtead
£37,374
Egham
£39,067
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Egham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £517,919 versus £694,684 in Ashtead. The most affordable entry point in Ashtead is a flat at £331,010, while in Egham it is a flat at £364,784.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 51% pricier in Ashtead (£606,447 vs £400,587).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashtead prices grew faster — 17% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 56 offences per 1,000 people, Ashtead is the safer of the two – 26% lower than Egham's 70.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashtead is violent-crime, while in Egham 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 60% in Egham.
Ashtead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Egham School Inspection Breakdown
60% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashtead | Egham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 7 |
| Primary | 5 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 60% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Egham enjoy 411.9 Mbps on average, while Ashtead lags behind at 369.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Ashtead and 98.1% in Egham. Gigabit availability stands at 69.4% in Ashtead and 75.5% in Egham.
Egham is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (412 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Egham is band C (score 72), ahead of Ashtead's band C (score 67.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,489 in Ashtead and £1,118 in Egham. 55% of homes in Ashtead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.1% in Egham.
Egham has more energy-efficient housing — 67.1% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ashtead has a population of 14,830 while Egham has 28,003. Median household income is £39,067 in Egham and £37,374 in Ashtead. The median age is 47.8 in Ashtead and 42.3 in Egham. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Ashtead and 58.4% in Egham.
| Indicator | Ashtead | Egham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,830 | 28,003 |
| Median Age | 47.8 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £37,374 | £39,067 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.1% | 35.3% |
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