Ashford Common vs Chertsey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ashford Common is about 21% cheaper on average. Chertsey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashford Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashford Common
£401,849
Chertsey
£508,737
Crime Rate
Ashford Common
76.0
Chertsey
70.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashford Common
100.0%
Chertsey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashford Common
454.1
Chertsey
387.1
EPC Rating
Ashford Common
71
Chertsey
70.7
Median Income
Ashford Common
£34,982
Chertsey
£37,762
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Ashford Common more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £401,849 versus £508,737 in Chertsey. The most affordable entry point in Ashford Common is a flat at £219,005, while in Chertsey it is a flat at £274,825.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Chertsey (£838,730 vs £555,376).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashford Common prices grew faster — 31% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 70.8 offences per 1,000 people, Chertsey is the safer of the two – 7% lower than Ashford Common's 76 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashford Common is violent-crime, while in Chertsey 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 EastSchool quality favours Ashford Common: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Chertsey.
Ashford Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chertsey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashford Common | Chertsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ashford Common enjoy 454.1 Mbps on average, while Chertsey lags behind at 387.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford Common and 93.9% in Chertsey. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford Common and 73.7% in Chertsey.
Ashford Common is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (454 vs 387 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ashford Common is band C (score 71), ahead of Chertsey's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford Common and £1,081 in Chertsey. 65.1% of homes in Ashford Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Chertsey.
Ashford Common has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 63.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ashford Common has a population of 8,333 while Chertsey has 14,558. Median household income is £37,761.5 in Chertsey and £34,981.5 in Ashford Common. The median age is 40.7 in Ashford Common and 42.8 in Chertsey. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford Common and 60.1% in Chertsey.
| Indicator | Ashford Common | Chertsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,333 | 14,558 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £34,981.5 | £37,761.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 60.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 34.5% |
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