Ashford Common vs Ashtead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Ashford Common is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 42% lower. Ashtead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashford Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashford Common
£401,849
Ashtead
£694,684
Crime Rate
Ashford Common
76.0
Ashtead
56.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashford Common
100.0%
Ashtead
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashford Common
454.1
Ashtead
369.9
EPC Rating
Ashford Common
71
Ashtead
67.9
Median Income
Ashford Common
£34,982
Ashtead
£37,374
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £401,849, Ashford Common undercuts Ashtead (£694,684) by around 42% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashford Common is a flat at £219,005, while in Ashtead it is a flat at £331,010.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 49% pricier in Ashtead (£606,447 vs £310,747).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashford Common prices grew faster — 31% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastAshtead has a crime rate of 56 per 1,000 residents, which is 36% lower than Ashford Common at 76 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashford Common is violent-crime, while in Ashtead 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 EastOf the 1 schools in Ashford Common, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Ashtead, which has 6 schools, the figure is 100%.
Ashford Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ashtead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashford Common | Ashtead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ashford Common averages 454.1 Mbps – ahead of Ashtead's 369.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford Common and 97.4% in Ashtead. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford Common and 69.4% in Ashtead.
Ashford Common is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (454 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ashford Common leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Ashtead averages 67.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford Common and £1,489 in Ashtead. 65.1% of homes in Ashford Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Ashtead.
Ashford Common has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,374 in Ashtead and £34,981.5 in Ashford Common. The median age is 40.7 in Ashford Common and 47.8 in Ashtead. Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Ashford Common versus 73.2% in Ashtead. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford Common and 58.5% in Ashtead.
| Indicator | Ashford Common | Ashtead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,333 | 14,830 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 47.8 |
| Median Household Income | £34,981.5 | £37,374 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% | 73.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 43.1% |
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