Ashford Common vs Chalfont St Peter
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Ashford Common is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 51% lower. Chalfont St Peter has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashford Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashford Common
£401,849
Chalfont St Peter
£826,449
Crime Rate
Ashford Common
76.0
Chalfont St Peter
59.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashford Common
100.0%
Chalfont St Peter
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashford Common
454.1
Chalfont St Peter
440.9
EPC Rating
Ashford Common
71
Chalfont St Peter
70.4
Median Income
Ashford Common
£34,982
Chalfont St Peter
£37,421
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Chalfont St Peter commands an average of £826,449, compared with £401,849 in Ashford Common – a difference of 51%. The most affordable entry point in Ashford Common is a flat at £219,005, while in Chalfont St Peter it is a flat at £415,603.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 52% pricier in Chalfont St Peter (£649,604 vs £310,747).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashford Common prices grew faster — 31% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastChalfont St Peter has a crime rate of 59.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 29% lower than Ashford Common at 76 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashford Common is violent-crime, while in Chalfont St Peter 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 Chalfont St Peter. There are 1 schools in Ashford Common and 5 in Chalfont St Peter.
Ashford Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chalfont St Peter School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashford Common | Chalfont St Peter |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 454.1 Mbps in Ashford Common and 440.9 Mbps in Chalfont St Peter. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford Common and 96.4% in Chalfont St Peter. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford Common and 86.4% in Chalfont St Peter.
Ashford Common is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (454 vs 441 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ashford Common leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Chalfont St Peter averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford Common and £1,277 in Chalfont St Peter. 65.1% of homes in Ashford Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Chalfont St Peter.
Ashford Common has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 63% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,421 in Chalfont St Peter and £34,981.5 in Ashford Common. The median age is 40.7 in Ashford Common and 43.3 in Chalfont St Peter. Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Ashford Common versus 70.5% in Chalfont St Peter. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford Common and 62.1% in Chalfont St Peter.
| Indicator | Ashford Common | Chalfont St Peter |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,333 | 13,363 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £34,981.5 | £37,421 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 62.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 41.9% |
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