Area guide · Spelthorne

Living in Ashford Common

A snapshot of life in Ashford Common, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Ashford Common is a village in Spelthorne, South East with a population of 8,333. The average house price is £401,849 and the overall crime rate is 76.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Ashford Common ranks

Population

8,333

Avg House Price

£401,849

Crime Rate

76.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

454 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£34,981.5

Median Age

40.7

House Prices (2025)

No house sales were recorded directly in Ashford Common. The figures below are sourced from Ashford (Spelthorne), the nearest area with available Land Registry data.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Ashford Common's detached homes (£555,376) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£219,005).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Ashford Common prices have risen 31% over the last 9 years (£306,162 → £401,849).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£555,376	£505,000	509
Semi-Detached	£383,209	£360,000	557
Terraced	£310,747	£290,000	494
Flat	£219,005	£210,000	253

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Ashford Common is 76.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Ashford Common: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Meadhurst Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Ashford Common averages 454 Mbps — 354% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Ashford Common homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 65.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71
% Rated C or Above	65.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£980

Demographics & Economy

Population	8,333
Median Age	40.7
Median Household Income	£34,981.5
Employment Rate	61.2%
Owner Occupied	56.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	37.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Ashford Common?

The average house price in Ashford Common is £401,849 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Ashford Common?

The most affordable entry point in Ashford Common is a flat, with an average price of £219,005.

Is Ashford Common a safe place to live?

Ashford Common has a recorded crime rate of 76.0 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Ashford Common?

Ashford Common has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Ashford Common?

Average broadband download speeds in Ashford Common are around 454 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.3% of premises.

How big is Ashford Common?

Ashford Common is a settlement in Spelthorne with a population of approximately 8,333.

Most compared with

How does Ashford Common stack up against its neighbours?

Addlestone

Ashford Common

House price: £446,654 · £401,849
Crime rate: 70.8 · 76
Distance: 4.1 mi

Ascot and Sunningdale

Ashford Common

House price: £1,205,601 · £401,849
Crime rate: 58.1 · 76
Distance: 9.2 mi

Ashford Common

Ashford (Spelthorne)

House price: £401,849 · £401,849
Crime rate: 76 · 76
Distance: 1.1 mi

Ashford Common

Ashtead

House price: £401,849 · £694,684
Crime rate: 76 · 56
Distance: 9.7 mi

Ashford Common

Bagshot

House price: £401,849 · £449,077
Crime rate: 76 · 53
Distance: 11.7 mi

Ashford Common

Banstead

House price: £401,849 · £677,179
Crime rate: 76 · 60.3
Distance: 12.4 mi

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