Ashford Common vs Ealing
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastAshford 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf 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.
| Metric | Ashford Common | Ealing |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 82 |
| Primary | 1 | 65 |
| Secondary | 0 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Ashford Common | Ealing |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,333 | 366,952 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 38.4 |
| Median Household Income | £34,981.5 | £34,810.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 60% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% | 46% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 43% |
Location
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