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Ashford Common vs Camberley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Ashford Common wins on house prices with a 43% gap. Camberley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashford Common edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Ashford Common

£401,849

Camberley

£706,909

Crime Rate

Ashford Common

76.0

Camberley

52.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashford Common

100.0%

Camberley

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ashford Common

454.1

Camberley

442.9

EPC Rating

Ashford Common

71

Camberley

71.8

Median Income

Ashford Common

£34,982

Camberley

£38,501

Property in Camberley commands an average of £706,909, compared with £401,849 in Ashford Common – a difference of 43%. The most affordable entry point in Ashford Common is a flat at £219,005, while in Camberley it is a flat at £220,722.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Camberley (£757,937 vs £555,376).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Camberley prices grew faster — 67% vs 31%.

Residents of Camberley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.5 per 1,000 versus 76 per 1,000 in Ashford Common. The most common crime category in Ashford Common is violent-crime, while in Camberley it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Ashford Common, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Camberley. There are 1 schools in Ashford Common and 11 in Camberley.

Ashford Common School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Camberley School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAshford CommonCamberley
Total Schools111
Primary19
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 454.1 Mbps in Ashford Common and 442.9 Mbps in Camberley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford Common and 99.2% in Camberley. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford Common and 86.3% in Camberley.

Ashford Common is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (454 vs 443 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Camberley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Ashford Common averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford Common and £1,202 in Camberley. 65.1% of homes in Ashford Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.1% in Camberley.

Camberley has more energy-efficient housing — 71.1% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £38,500.5 in Camberley and £34,981.5 in Ashford Common. The median age is 40.7 in Ashford Common and 42.8 in Camberley. Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Ashford Common versus 70.4% in Camberley. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford Common and 64% in Camberley.

IndicatorAshford CommonCamberley
Population8,33336,787
Median Age40.742.8
Median Household Income£34,981.5£38,500.5
Employment Rate61.2%64%
Owner Occupied56.9%70.4%
Degree-Level Qualified37.6%37.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashford Common and Camberley?
Ashford Common and Camberley are approximately 14.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashford Common or Camberley?
Ashford Common is cheaper, with an average house price of £401,849.
Is Ashford Common or Camberley safer?
Camberley has the lower crime rate at 52.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashford Common or Camberley?
Ashford Common has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ashford Common or Camberley?
Ashford Common has faster average broadband at 454.1 Mbps.

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