Town Pop. 14,592

Living in Ashtead: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ashtead is 62/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 60/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Among the 5 scored places sharing the KT18 postcode district, Ashtead ranks 3rd.

Notably, nothing falls below 40/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. On healthcare specifically, Ashtead sits 16 points below the KT18 district figure of 76/100. That sits 12 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see KT18 postcode district.

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Ashtead scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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KT18 5AB KT18 6AA KT18 7AA KT18 KT21 KT22

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 345 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 132 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Shoplifting 93 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Public order 92 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Drugs 68 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
other 267 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 76 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 73 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 65 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 10.7 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
68
Green Space 84
Parks Ample 27
Sports Pitches Ample 43
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 22
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
51
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 12 in area · 18 within 4km
6Outstanding4Good2Ungraded
  • Fox Grove SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Rosebery SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • St Andrew's Catholic SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • St Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • West Hill SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Woodlands SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Leatherhead Trinity School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Giles' CofE (Aided) Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Greville Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Therfield SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
60
A&E departmentsEpsom General Hospital0.7 mi
St. Helier Hospital6 mi
Kingston Hospital6.3 mi
Hospital waitsEpsom And St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75.1%
1 GP surgery in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,556 patients per GP
2dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
66
Full fibre (FTTP)60.6%
available across Mole Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 376 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate58.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired26.8%Student4.4%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.6%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary13%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.5%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership77.2%
Among the least-deprived 12% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax Mole Valley · 2026-27
A £1,680
B £1,960
C £2,240
D £2,520
E £3,080
F £3,640
G £4,200
H £5,040
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
47
Ashtead 0.6 mi
Leatherhead 1.5 mi
Epsom 2.2 mi
J9 M25 0.9 mi
J9 M25 1.6 mi
J8 M25 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
54
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 14
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Ample 19

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £717,500 84
Detached £936,500 36
Semi-detached £640,000 25
Terraced £607,500 10
Flat / Maisonette £378,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£243k £513k £791k £1.1m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Leatherhead 50 1.4 mi away ⇄
Langley Vale 62 1.7 mi away ⇄
Epsom 68 2.2 mi away ⇄
Headley (Mole Valley) 31 2.2 mi away ⇄
Mickleham 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Tadworth and Epsom Downs 66 3.1 mi away ⇄
Great Bookham and Fetcham 59 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ewell 69 3.6 mi away ⇄
Cobham (Elmbridge) 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
Box Hill 35 4.0 mi away ⇄
Westhumble 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kingswood (Reigate and Banstead) 52 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashtead a nice place to live?

Ashtead is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ashtead is 62/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Ashtead?

Ashtead is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 997 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ashtead?

Among the top-rated schools in Ashtead are Fox Grove School, Rosebery School and St Andrew's Catholic School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 12 rated schools in Ashtead in total.

What are house prices like in Ashtead?

The current median house price in Ashtead is £717,500, around 152% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £936,500, semi-detached £640,000, terraced £607,500, flat £378,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 84 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Ashtead in context

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Postcode districts in Ashtead

KT18 65 ⇄
KT21 64 ⇄
KT22 54 ⇄

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