Ashtead vs Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh is about 24% cheaper on average. Ashtead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashtead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashtead
£694,684
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
£561,039
Crime Rate
Ashtead
56.0
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
66.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashtead
100.0%
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashtead
369.9
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
472.5
EPC Rating
Ashtead
67.9
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
70.1
Median Income
Ashtead
£37,374
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
£38,518
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Worcester Park And Stoneleigh more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £561,039 versus £694,684 in Ashtead. The most affordable entry point in Ashtead is a flat at £331,010, while in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh it is a flat at £321,271.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Ashtead (£986,744 vs £772,956).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashtead prices grew faster — 17% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 56 offences per 1,000 people, Ashtead is the safer of the two – 19% lower than Worcester Park And Stoneleigh's 66.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashtead is violent-crime, while in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh 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 50% in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh.
Ashtead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashtead | Worcester Park and Stoneleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 5 |
| Primary | 5 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh enjoy 472.5 Mbps on average, while Ashtead lags behind at 369.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Ashtead and 99.5% in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh. Gigabit availability stands at 69.4% in Ashtead and 93.5% in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh.
Worcester Park And Stoneleigh is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (473 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh is band C (score 70.1), ahead of Ashtead's band C (score 67.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,489 in Ashtead and £1,058 in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh. 55% of homes in Ashtead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.3% in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh.
Worcester Park And Stoneleigh has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ashtead has a population of 14,830 while Worcester Park And Stoneleigh has 15,429. Median household income is £38,518.3 in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh and £37,374 in Ashtead. The median age is 47.8 in Ashtead and 41.3 in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Ashtead and 62.3% in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh.
| Indicator | Ashtead | Worcester Park and Stoneleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,830 | 15,429 |
| Median Age | 47.8 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £37,374 | £38,518.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 62.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.1% | 45.2% |
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