Ashford Common vs Cobham (Elmbridge)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ashford Common wins on house prices with a 65% gap. Cobham (elmbridge) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashford Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashford Common
£401,849
Cobham (Elmbridge)
£1,154,690
Crime Rate
Ashford Common
76.0
Cobham (Elmbridge)
51.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashford Common
100.0%
Cobham (Elmbridge)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashford Common
454.1
Cobham (Elmbridge)
343.1
EPC Rating
Ashford Common
71
Cobham (Elmbridge)
69.3
Median Income
Ashford Common
£34,982
Cobham (Elmbridge)
£39,241
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £401,849, Ashford Common undercuts Cobham (elmbridge) (£1,154,690) by around 65% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashford Common is a flat at £219,005, while in Cobham (elmbridge) it is a flat at £511,799.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 69% pricier in Cobham (elmbridge) (£1,804,727 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 EastResidents of Cobham (elmbridge) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 51.2 per 1,000 versus 76 per 1,000 in Ashford Common. The most common crime category in Ashford Common is violent-crime, while in Cobham (elmbridge) 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 EastOf the 1 schools in Ashford Common, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cobham (elmbridge), which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Ashford Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cobham (Elmbridge) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashford Common | Cobham (Elmbridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ashford Common averages 454.1 Mbps – ahead of Cobham (elmbridge)'s 343.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford Common and 91.6% in Cobham (elmbridge). Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford Common and 60.9% in Cobham (elmbridge).
Ashford Common is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (454 vs 343 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ashford Common, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 69.3 (band C) in Cobham (elmbridge). Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford Common and £1,355 in Cobham (elmbridge). 65.1% of homes in Ashford Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.5% in Cobham (elmbridge).
Ashford Common has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 60.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,241.3 in Cobham (elmbridge) and £34,981.5 in Ashford Common. The median age is 40.7 in Ashford Common and 44.5 in Cobham (elmbridge). Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford Common and 59.5% in Cobham (elmbridge). Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Ashford Common versus 70.3% in Cobham (elmbridge). Ashford Common has a population of 8,333 and Cobham (elmbridge) has 17,505.
| Indicator | Ashford Common | Cobham (Elmbridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,333 | 17,505 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £34,981.5 | £39,241.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 59.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 46.4% |
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