Ashford Common vs Frimley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ashford Common wins on house prices with a 16% gap. Frimley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashford Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashford Common
£401,849
Frimley
£475,889
Crime Rate
Ashford Common
76.0
Frimley
52.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashford Common
100.0%
Frimley
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Ashford Common
454.1
Frimley
437.8
EPC Rating
Ashford Common
71
Frimley
70.6
Median Income
Ashford Common
£34,982
Frimley
£37,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £401,849, Ashford Common undercuts Frimley (£475,889) by around 16% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashford Common is a flat at £219,005, while in Frimley it is a flat at £271,618.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 19% pricier in Frimley (£271,618 vs £219,005).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashford Common prices grew faster — 31% vs -2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Frimley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.4 per 1,000 versus 76 per 1,000 in Ashford Common. The most common crime category in Ashford Common is violent-crime, while in Frimley 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 Frimley, which has 6 schools, the figure is 83.3%.
Ashford Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Frimley School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashford Common | Frimley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ashford Common averages 454.1 Mbps – ahead of Frimley's 437.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford Common and 97.3% in Frimley. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford Common and 85.6% in Frimley.
Ashford Common is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (454 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ashford Common, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Frimley. Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford Common and £1,200 in Frimley. 65.1% of homes in Ashford Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.4% in Frimley.
Frimley has more energy-efficient housing — 66.4% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,464.7 in Frimley and £34,981.5 in Ashford Common. The median age is 40.7 in Ashford Common and 42.5 in Frimley. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford Common and 61.9% in Frimley. Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Ashford Common versus 66.9% in Frimley. Ashford Common has a population of 8,333 and Frimley has 15,101.
| Indicator | Ashford Common | Frimley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,333 | 15,101 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £34,981.5 | £37,464.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 61.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 37.7% |
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