Ashford (Ashford) vs Headcorn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Ashford (ashford) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 47% lower.
Avg House Price
Ashford (Ashford)
£250,000
Headcorn
£471,139
Crime Rate
Ashford (Ashford)
66.7
Headcorn
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashford (Ashford)
100.0%
Headcorn
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ashford (Ashford)
451
Headcorn
246.9
EPC Rating
Ashford (Ashford)
70.5
Headcorn
70.7
Median Income
Ashford (Ashford)
£32,443
Headcorn
£33,455
House Prices (2024)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Headcorn commands an average of £471,139, compared with £250,000 in Ashford (ashford) – a difference of 47%.
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 Headcorn at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Ashford (ashford) and Headcorn. Ashford (ashford) has 23 schools and Headcorn has 1 schools.
Ashford (Ashford) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 23 schools (18 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Headcorn School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ashford (Ashford) | Headcorn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 23 | 1 |
| Primary | 18 | 1 |
| Secondary | 5 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 451.0 Mbps in Ashford (ashford) and 246.9 Mbps in Headcorn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Ashford (ashford) and 79.3% in Headcorn. Gigabit availability stands at 87.1% in Ashford (ashford) and 42.4% in Headcorn.
Ashford (ashford) is the faster of the two by 83% on average download speed (451 vs 247 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Headcorn leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.7 (C), while Ashford (ashford) averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,166 in Ashford (ashford) and £1,180 in Headcorn. 64.2% of homes in Ashford (ashford) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.4% in Headcorn.
Ashford (ashford) has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 63.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,455 in Headcorn and £32,443 in Ashford (ashford). The median age is 43.2 in Ashford (ashford) and 43.3 in Headcorn. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Ashford (ashford) versus 66.5% in Headcorn. Employment rates stand at 59.6% in Ashford (ashford) and 59.4% in Headcorn.
| Indicator | Ashford (Ashford) | Headcorn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 81,601 | 3,293 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,443 | £33,455 |
| Employment Rate | 59.6% | 59.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 66.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.1% | 31.2% |
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