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Ashtead vs Worcester Park and Stoneleigh

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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%.

With 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.

School 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.

MetricAshteadWorcester Park and Stoneleigh
Total Schools65
Primary55
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAshteadWorcester Park and Stoneleigh
Population14,83015,429
Median Age47.841.3
Median Household Income£37,374£38,518.3
Employment Rate58.5%62.3%
Owner Occupied73.2%66.4%
Degree-Level Qualified43.1%45.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashtead and Worcester Park And Stoneleigh?
Ashtead and Worcester Park And Stoneleigh are approximately 4.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashtead or Worcester Park And Stoneleigh?
Worcester Park And Stoneleigh is cheaper, with an average house price of £561,039.
Is Ashtead or Worcester Park And Stoneleigh safer?
Ashtead has the lower crime rate at 56 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashtead or Worcester Park And Stoneleigh?
Ashtead has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ashtead or Worcester Park And Stoneleigh?
Worcester Park And Stoneleigh has faster average broadband at 472.5 Mbps.

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