Ashford Common vs Iver Heath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ashford Common is about 76% cheaper on average. Iver Heath has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashford Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashford Common
£401,849
Iver Heath
£1,705,000
Crime Rate
Ashford Common
76.0
Iver Heath
59.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashford Common
100.0%
Iver Heath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashford Common
454.1
Iver Heath
316
EPC Rating
Ashford Common
71
Iver Heath
71.2
Median Income
Ashford Common
£34,982
Iver Heath
£34,494
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Ashford Common more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £401,849 versus £1,705,000 in Iver Heath. The most affordable entry point in Ashford Common is a flat at £219,005, while in Iver Heath it is a detached at £1,705,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 67% pricier in Iver Heath (£1,705,000 vs £555,376).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Iver Heath prices grew faster — 166% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Iver Heath (59.3 per 1,000) compared to Ashford Common (76 per 1,000), a 28% difference. The most common crime category in Ashford Common is violent-crime, while in Iver Heath 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 EastSchool quality favours Ashford Common: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Iver Heath.
Ashford Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Iver Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashford Common | Iver Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ashford Common enjoy 454.1 Mbps on average, while Iver Heath lags behind at 316.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford Common and 90.6% in Iver Heath. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford Common and 57.5% in Iver Heath.
Ashford Common is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (454 vs 316 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Iver Heath is band C (score 71.2), ahead of Ashford Common's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford Common and £1,095 in Iver Heath. 65.1% of homes in Ashford Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.4% in Iver Heath.
Iver Heath has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ashford Common has a population of 8,333 while Iver Heath has 5,330. Median household income is £34,981.5 in Ashford Common and £34,494 in Iver Heath. The median age is 40.7 in Ashford Common and 39.5 in Iver Heath. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford Common and 61.8% in Iver Heath.
| Indicator | Ashford Common | Iver Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,333 | 5,330 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £34,981.5 | £34,494 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% | 59.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 37.9% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Ashford Common and Iver Heath?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashford Common or Iver Heath?
Is Ashford Common or Iver Heath safer?
Which has better schools, Ashford Common or Iver Heath?
Which has faster broadband, Ashford Common or Iver Heath?
Keep exploring