Ashford Common vs Camberley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies 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.
| Metric | Ashford Common | Camberley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 11 |
| Primary | 1 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Ashford Common | Camberley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,333 | 36,787 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £34,981.5 | £38,500.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 64% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 37.4% |
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