Addlestone vs Ashford Common
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ashford Common is about 11% cheaper on average. Addlestone has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addlestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addlestone
£446,654
Ashford Common
£401,849
Crime Rate
Addlestone
70.8
Ashford Common
76.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addlestone
100.0%
Ashford Common
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addlestone
438.2
Ashford Common
454.1
EPC Rating
Addlestone
73
Ashford Common
71
Median Income
Addlestone
£38,797
Ashford Common
£34,982
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Ashford Common is £401,849, which is 11% less than Addlestone at £446,654. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Ashford Common it is a flat at £219,005.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 32% pricier in Addlestone (£411,182 vs £310,747).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashford Common prices grew faster — 31% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Addlestone (70.8 per 1,000) compared to Ashford Common (76 per 1,000), a 7% difference. The most common crime category in Addlestone is violent-crime, while in Ashford Common 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 EastAddlestone has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Ashford Common. Addlestone has 4 schools in total, while Ashford Common has 1.
Addlestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ashford Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addlestone | Ashford Common |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ashford Common offers faster average downloads at 454.1 Mbps, compared to 438.2 Mbps in Addlestone. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 95.3% in Ashford Common. Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 89.8% in Ashford Common.
Ashford Common is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (454 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Addlestone are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Ashford Common. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £980 in Ashford Common. 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Ashford Common.
Addlestone has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,796.5 in Addlestone and £34,981.5 in Ashford Common. The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 40.7 in Ashford Common. Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 61.2% in Ashford Common. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addlestone versus 56.9% in Ashford Common.
| Indicator | Addlestone | Ashford Common |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,748 | 8,333 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 40.7 |
| Median Household Income | £38,796.5 | £34,981.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 61.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 56.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 37.6% |
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