Ashford Common vs Datchet
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ashford Common offers lower property prices by roughly 29%. Datchet has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashford Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashford Common
£401,849
Datchet
£569,282
Crime Rate
Ashford Common
76.0
Datchet
58.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashford Common
100.0%
Datchet
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashford Common
454.1
Datchet
423.2
EPC Rating
Ashford Common
71
Datchet
71.3
Median Income
Ashford Common
£34,982
Datchet
£35,553
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Ashford Common is £401,849, which is 29% less than Datchet at £569,282. The most affordable entry point in Ashford Common is a flat at £219,005, while in Datchet it is a flat at £293,727.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 37% pricier in Datchet (£605,037 vs £383,209).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashford Common prices grew faster — 31% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Datchet (58.2 per 1,000) compared to Ashford Common (76 per 1,000), a 31% difference. The most common crime category in Ashford Common is violent-crime, while in Datchet 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 EastAshford Common has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Datchet. Ashford Common has 1 schools in total, while Datchet has 2.
Ashford Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Datchet School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashford Common | Datchet |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ashford Common offers faster average downloads at 454.1 Mbps, compared to 423.2 Mbps in Datchet. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford Common and 94.8% in Datchet. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford Common and 81.2% in Datchet.
Ashford Common is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (454 vs 423 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Datchet are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.3 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Ashford Common. Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford Common and £1,143 in Datchet. 65.1% of homes in Ashford Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Datchet.
Datchet has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,552.7 in Datchet and £34,981.5 in Ashford Common. The median age is 40.7 in Ashford Common and 40.9 in Datchet. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford Common and 61.8% in Datchet. Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Ashford Common versus 61.6% in Datchet.
| Indicator | Ashford Common | Datchet |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,333 | 4,807 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 40.9 |
| Median Household Income | £34,981.5 | £35,552.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 40.3% |
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