Ashford (Ashford) vs Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Ashford (ashford) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 40% lower. For families, Ashford (ashford) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashford (Ashford)
£250,000
Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)
£416,230
Crime Rate
Ashford (Ashford)
66.7
Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashford (Ashford)
100.0%
Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashford (Ashford)
451
Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)
352.4
EPC Rating
Ashford (Ashford)
70.5
Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)
70.2
Median Income
Ashford (Ashford)
£32,443
Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)
£34,048
House Prices (2024)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) commands an average of £416,230, compared with £250,000 in Ashford (ashford) – a difference of 40%.
Average Price by Property Type (2024)
Price Trend (11 Years)
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Ashford (ashford) and Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies may prefer Ashford (ashford), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells). There are 23 schools in Ashford (ashford) and 2 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells).
Ashford (Ashford) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashford (Ashford) | Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 2 |
| Primary | 18 | 1 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 451.0 Mbps in Ashford (ashford) and 352.4 Mbps in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Ashford (ashford) and 86% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells). Gigabit availability stands at 87.1% in Ashford (ashford) and 66.6% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells).
Ashford (ashford) is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (451 vs 352 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ashford (ashford) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,166 in Ashford (ashford) and £1,224 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells). 64.2% of homes in Ashford (ashford) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.3% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells).
Ashford (ashford) has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,048.3 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells) and £32,443 in Ashford (ashford). The median age is 43.2 in Ashford (ashford) and 43.5 in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells). Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Ashford (ashford) versus 66.3% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells). Employment rates stand at 59.6% in Ashford (ashford) and 60.3% in Cranbrook (tunbridge Wells).
| Indicator | Ashford (Ashford) | Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 81,601 | 3,962 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,443 | £34,048.3 |
| Employment Rate | 59.6% | 60.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.1% | 33.7% |
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