Ashford Common vs Binfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ashford Common offers lower property prices by roughly 26%. Binfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashford Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashford Common
£401,849
Binfield
£546,490
Crime Rate
Ashford Common
76.0
Binfield
52.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashford Common
100.0%
Binfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashford Common
454.1
Binfield
460.8
EPC Rating
Ashford Common
71
Binfield
71.9
Median Income
Ashford Common
£34,982
Binfield
£37,982
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Ashford Common is £401,849, which is 26% less than Binfield at £546,490. The most affordable entry point in Ashford Common is a flat at £219,005, while in Binfield it is a flat at £272,857.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Binfield (£780,733 vs £555,376).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashford Common prices grew faster — 31% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 52.8 offences per 1,000 people, Binfield is the safer of the two – 44% lower than Ashford Common's 76 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashford Common is violent-crime, while in Binfield 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 EastAshford Common has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Binfield. Ashford Common has 1 schools in total, while Binfield has 2.
Ashford Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Binfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashford Common | Binfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Binfield offers faster average downloads at 460.8 Mbps, compared to 454.1 Mbps in Ashford Common. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford Common and 97% in Binfield. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford Common and 90.8% in Binfield.
Binfield is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (461 vs 454 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Binfield are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.9 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Ashford Common. Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford Common and £1,169 in Binfield. 65.1% of homes in Ashford Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.6% in Binfield.
Binfield has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,982.3 in Binfield and £34,981.5 in Ashford Common. The median age is 40.7 in Ashford Common and 42.2 in Binfield. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford Common and 63.9% in Binfield. Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Ashford Common versus 69.7% in Binfield.
| Indicator | Ashford Common | Binfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,333 | 4,851 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £34,981.5 | £37,982.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 63.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 42.3% |
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