Ashtead vs Reigate
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Reigate wins on house prices with a 5% gap. Ashtead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashtead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashtead
£694,684
Reigate
£662,809
Crime Rate
Ashtead
56.0
Reigate
60.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashtead
100.0%
Reigate
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashtead
369.9
Reigate
383.7
EPC Rating
Ashtead
67.9
Reigate
69.4
Median Income
Ashtead
£37,374
Reigate
£38,744
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Ashtead commands an average of £694,684, compared with £662,809 in Reigate – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Ashtead is a flat at £331,010, while in Reigate it is a flat at £320,712.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 14% pricier in Reigate (£1,153,266 vs £986,744).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Reigate prices grew faster — 28% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Ashtead experience less crime overall, with a rate of 56 per 1,000 versus 60.4 per 1,000 in Reigate. The most common crime category in Ashtead is violent-crime, while in Reigate 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 Reigate. There are 6 schools in Ashtead and 6 in Reigate.
Ashtead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Reigate School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (6 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashtead | Reigate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 6 |
| Primary | 5 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 383.7 Mbps in Reigate and 369.9 Mbps in Ashtead. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Ashtead and 95.1% in Reigate. Gigabit availability stands at 69.4% in Ashtead and 72.7% in Reigate.
Reigate is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (384 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Reigate, scoring 69.4 on average (band C) compared to 67.9 (band C) in Ashtead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,489 in Ashtead and £1,330 in Reigate. 55% of homes in Ashtead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Reigate.
Reigate has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,743.5 in Reigate and £37,374 in Ashtead. The median age is 47.8 in Ashtead and 45.3 in Reigate. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Ashtead and 60.5% in Reigate. Owner-occupancy is 73.2% in Ashtead versus 72.2% in Reigate. Ashtead has a population of 14,830 and Reigate has 23,774.
| Indicator | Ashtead | Reigate |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,830 | 23,774 |
| Median Age | 47.8 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £37,374 | £38,743.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.1% | 41.7% |
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