Ashford Common vs Ashford (Spelthorne)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Ashford Common is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Ashford Common has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashford Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashford Common
£401,849
Ashford (Spelthorne)
£401,849
Crime Rate
Ashford Common
76.0
Ashford (Spelthorne)
76.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashford Common
100.0%
Ashford (Spelthorne)
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Ashford Common
454.1
Ashford (Spelthorne)
454.1
EPC Rating
Ashford Common
71
Ashford (Spelthorne)
71
Median Income
Ashford Common
£34,982
Ashford (Spelthorne)
£34,982
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Ashford (spelthorne) commands an average of £401,849, compared with £401,849 in Ashford Common – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Ashford Common is a flat at £219,005, while in Ashford (spelthorne) it is a flat at £219,005.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Ashford Common (£555,376 vs £555,376).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashford Common prices grew faster — 31% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastAshford Common has a crime rate of 76 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Ashford (spelthorne) at 76 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashford Common is violent-crime, while in Ashford (spelthorne) 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 EastFamilies may prefer Ashford Common, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Ashford (spelthorne). There are 1 schools in Ashford Common and 6 in Ashford (spelthorne).
Ashford Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ashford (Spelthorne) School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashford Common | Ashford (Spelthorne) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 454.1 Mbps in Ashford Common and 454.1 Mbps in Ashford (spelthorne). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford Common and 95.3% in Ashford (spelthorne). Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford Common and 89.8% in Ashford (spelthorne).
Ashford Common is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (454 vs 454 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ashford Common, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Ashford (spelthorne). Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford Common and £980 in Ashford (spelthorne). 65.1% of homes in Ashford Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Ashford (spelthorne).
Ashford Common has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,981.5 in Ashford Common and £34,981.5 in Ashford (spelthorne). The median age is 40.7 in Ashford Common and 40.7 in Ashford (spelthorne). Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford Common and 61.2% in Ashford (spelthorne). Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Ashford Common versus 56.9% in Ashford (spelthorne). Ashford Common has a population of 8,333 and Ashford (spelthorne) has 23,171.
| Indicator | Ashford Common | Ashford (Spelthorne) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,333 | 23,171 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 40.7 |
| Median Household Income | £34,981.5 | £34,981.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 61.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% | 56.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 37.6% |
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