Ashford Common vs Brent
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ashford Common is about 41% cheaper on average. 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
Brent
£681,000
Crime Rate
Ashford Common
76.0
Brent
90.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashford Common
100.0%
Brent
97.1%
Avg Download Speed
Ashford Common
454.1
Brent
402
EPC Rating
Ashford Common
71
Brent
72.8
Median Income
Ashford Common
£34,982
Brent
£37,842
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Ashford Common is £401,849, which is 41% less than Brent at £681,000. The most affordable entry point in Ashford Common is a flat at £219,005, while in Brent it is a flat at £419,959.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 65% pricier in Brent (£883,016 vs £310,747).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashford Common prices grew faster — 31% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Ashford Common (76 per 1,000) compared to Brent (90 per 1,000), a 18% difference. The most common crime category in Ashford Common is violent-crime, while in Brent 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 97.1% in Brent. Ashford Common has 1 schools in total, while Brent has 79.
Ashford Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brent School Inspection Breakdown
97.1% of 79 schools (61 primary, 18 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashford Common | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 79 |
| Primary | 1 | 61 |
| Secondary | 0 | 18 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 97.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ashford Common offers faster average downloads at 454.1 Mbps, compared to 402.0 Mbps in Brent. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford Common and 96.6% in Brent. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford Common and 73.1% in Brent.
Ashford Common is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (454 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brent are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.8 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Ashford Common. Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford Common and £873 in Brent. 65.1% of homes in Ashford Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.9% in Brent.
Brent has more energy-efficient housing — 71.9% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,842.3 in Brent and £34,981.5 in Ashford Common. The median age is 40.7 in Ashford Common and 38.1 in Brent. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford Common and 60.4% in Brent. Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Ashford Common versus 38.9% in Brent.
| Indicator | Ashford Common | Brent |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,333 | 340,866 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 38.1 |
| Median Household Income | £34,981.5 | £37,842.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 60.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% | 38.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 47.3% |
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