Ashtead vs Lambeth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Lambeth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 20% lower. Ashtead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashtead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashtead
£694,684
Lambeth
£579,744
Crime Rate
Ashtead
56.0
Lambeth
113.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashtead
100.0%
Lambeth
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Ashtead
369.9
Lambeth
461.9
EPC Rating
Ashtead
67.9
Lambeth
71.7
Median Income
Ashtead
£37,374
Lambeth
£42,961
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Ashtead commands an average of £694,684, compared with £579,744 in Lambeth – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Ashtead is a flat at £331,010, while in Lambeth it is a flat at £462,882.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 40% pricier in Lambeth (£1,106,115 vs £662,434).
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 103% lower than Lambeth at 113.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashtead is violent-crime, while in Lambeth 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 90.9% in Lambeth. There are 6 schools in Ashtead and 70 in Lambeth.
Ashtead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lambeth School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 70 schools (56 primary, 14 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashtead | Lambeth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 70 |
| Primary | 5 | 56 |
| Secondary | 1 | 14 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 461.9 Mbps in Lambeth and 369.9 Mbps in Ashtead. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Ashtead and 99% in Lambeth. Gigabit availability stands at 69.4% in Ashtead and 89.2% in Lambeth.
Lambeth is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (462 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Lambeth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.7 (C), while Ashtead averages 67.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,489 in Ashtead and £874 in Lambeth. 55% of homes in Ashtead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.8% in Lambeth.
Lambeth has more energy-efficient housing — 71.8% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £42,961 in Lambeth and £37,374 in Ashtead. The median age is 47.8 in Ashtead and 36.7 in Lambeth. Owner-occupancy is 73.2% in Ashtead versus 33% in Lambeth. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Ashtead and 68% in Lambeth.
| Indicator | Ashtead | Lambeth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,830 | 317,108 |
| Median Age | 47.8 | 36.7 |
| Median Household Income | £37,374 | £42,961 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 68% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% | 33% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.1% | 56.3% |
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