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Ashford (Ashford) vs Headcorn

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.

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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

Property 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 rate data is not available for both Ashford (ashford) and Headcorn at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School 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

MetricAshford (Ashford)Headcorn
Total Schools231
Primary181
Secondary50
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAshford (Ashford)Headcorn
Population81,6013,293
Median Age43.243.3
Median Household Income£32,443£33,455
Employment Rate59.6%59.4%
Owner Occupied66.4%66.5%
Degree-Level Qualified30.1%31.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashford (ashford) and Headcorn?
Ashford (ashford) and Headcorn are approximately 10.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashford (ashford) or Headcorn?
Ashford (ashford) is cheaper, with an average house price of £250,000.
Is Ashford (ashford) or Headcorn safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Ashford (ashford) or Headcorn?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Ashford (ashford) or Headcorn?
Ashford (ashford) has faster average broadband at 451.0 Mbps.

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