Ashtead vs Shepperton Green
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Shepperton Green offers lower property prices by roughly 73%. Ashtead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashtead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashtead
£694,684
Shepperton Green
£401,849
Crime Rate
Ashtead
56.0
Shepperton Green
75.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashtead
100.0%
Shepperton Green
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashtead
369.9
Shepperton Green
439.7
EPC Rating
Ashtead
67.9
Shepperton Green
69.7
Median Income
Ashtead
£37,374
Shepperton Green
£39,479
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Shepperton Green more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £401,849 versus £694,684 in Ashtead. The most affordable entry point in Ashtead is a flat at £331,010, while in Shepperton Green it is a flat at £219,005.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 95% pricier in Ashtead (£606,447 vs £310,747).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Shepperton Green prices grew faster — 31% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 56 offences per 1,000 people, Ashtead is the safer of the two – 35% lower than Shepperton Green's 75.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashtead is violent-crime, while in Shepperton Green 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 Shepperton Green.
Ashtead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Shepperton Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashtead | Shepperton Green |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Shepperton Green enjoy 439.7 Mbps on average, while Ashtead lags behind at 369.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Ashtead and 97.6% in Shepperton Green. Gigabit availability stands at 69.4% in Ashtead and 84.4% in Shepperton Green.
Shepperton Green is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (440 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Shepperton Green is band C (score 69.7), ahead of Ashtead's band C (score 67.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,489 in Ashtead and £1,212 in Shepperton Green. 55% of homes in Ashtead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Shepperton Green.
Shepperton Green has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ashtead has a population of 14,830 while Shepperton Green has 4,358. Median household income is £39,479 in Shepperton Green and £37,374 in Ashtead. The median age is 47.8 in Ashtead and 43.3 in Shepperton Green. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Ashtead and 61.7% in Shepperton Green.
| Indicator | Ashtead | Shepperton Green |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,830 | 4,358 |
| Median Age | 47.8 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £37,374 | £39,479 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.1% | 42.9% |
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