Ashtead vs Leatherhead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ashtead wins on house prices with a 11% gap. Ashtead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashtead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashtead
£694,684
Leatherhead
£783,246
Crime Rate
Ashtead
56.0
Leatherhead
56.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashtead
100.0%
Leatherhead
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashtead
369.9
Leatherhead
351.2
EPC Rating
Ashtead
67.9
Leatherhead
69.8
Median Income
Ashtead
£37,374
Leatherhead
£39,456
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Leatherhead commands an average of £783,246, compared with £694,684 in Ashtead – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Ashtead is a flat at £331,010, while in Leatherhead it is a flat at £286,466.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 32% pricier in Leatherhead (£1,445,660 vs £986,744).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashtead prices grew faster — 17% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Ashtead experience less crime overall, with a rate of 56 per 1,000 versus 56 per 1,000 in Leatherhead. The most common crime category in Ashtead is violent-crime, while in Leatherhead 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 Leatherhead. There are 6 schools in Ashtead and 2 in Leatherhead.
Ashtead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Leatherhead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashtead | Leatherhead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 369.9 Mbps in Ashtead and 351.2 Mbps in Leatherhead. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Ashtead and 95.2% in Leatherhead. Gigabit availability stands at 69.4% in Ashtead and 65.1% in Leatherhead.
Ashtead is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (370 vs 351 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Leatherhead, scoring 69.8 on average (band C) compared to 67.9 (band C) in Ashtead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,489 in Ashtead and £1,288 in Leatherhead. 55% of homes in Ashtead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.3% in Leatherhead.
Leatherhead has more energy-efficient housing — 61.3% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,455.7 in Leatherhead and £37,374 in Ashtead. The median age is 47.8 in Ashtead and 43.8 in Leatherhead. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Ashtead and 60.7% in Leatherhead. Owner-occupancy is 73.2% in Ashtead versus 68.5% in Leatherhead. Ashtead has a population of 14,830 and Leatherhead has 11,482.
| Indicator | Ashtead | Leatherhead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,830 | 11,482 |
| Median Age | 47.8 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £37,374 | £39,455.7 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 60.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.1% | 48.9% |
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