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Ashford Common vs Ealing

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Ashford Common is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 51% lower. Ashford Common has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashford Common edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Ashford Common

£401,849

Ealing

£825,109

Crime Rate

Ashford Common

76.0

Ealing

81.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashford Common

100.0%

Ealing

97.2%

Avg Download Speed

Ashford Common

454.1

Ealing

431.9

EPC Rating

Ashford Common

71

Ealing

72.6

Median Income

Ashford Common

£34,982

Ealing

£34,811

At £401,849, Ashford Common undercuts Ealing (£825,109) by around 51% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashford Common is a flat at £219,005, while in Ealing it is a flat at £501,687.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 74% pricier in Ealing (£2,121,438 vs £555,376).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ashford Common prices grew faster — 31% vs 5%.

Ashford Common has a crime rate of 76 per 1,000 residents, which is 7% lower than Ealing at 81.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashford Common is violent-crime, while in Ealing it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 1 schools in Ashford Common, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Ealing, which has 82 schools, the figure is 97.2%.

Ashford Common School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Ealing School Inspection Breakdown

97.2% of 82 schools (65 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAshford CommonEaling
Total Schools182
Primary165
Secondary017
% Top two bands100%97.2%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Ashford Common averages 454.1 Mbps – ahead of Ealing's 431.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford Common and 96.9% in Ealing. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford Common and 84.2% in Ealing.

Ashford Common is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (454 vs 432 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Ealing leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.6 (C), while Ashford Common averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford Common and £909 in Ealing. 65.1% of homes in Ashford Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Ealing.

Ealing has more energy-efficient housing — 69.9% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £34,981.5 in Ashford Common and £34,810.5 in Ealing. The median age is 40.7 in Ashford Common and 38.4 in Ealing. Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Ashford Common versus 46% in Ealing. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford Common and 60% in Ealing.

IndicatorAshford CommonEaling
Population8,333366,952
Median Age40.738.4
Median Household Income£34,981.5£34,810.5
Employment Rate61.2%60%
Owner Occupied56.9%46%
Degree-Level Qualified37.6%43%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashford Common and Ealing?
Ashford Common and Ealing are approximately 8.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashford Common or Ealing?
Ashford Common is cheaper, with an average house price of £401,849.
Is Ashford Common or Ealing safer?
Ashford Common has the lower crime rate at 76 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashford Common or Ealing?
Ashford Common has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ashford Common or Ealing?
Ashford Common has faster average broadband at 454.1 Mbps.

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