Ashford Common vs Lambeth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ashford Common offers lower property prices by roughly 31%. 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
Lambeth
£579,744
Crime Rate
Ashford Common
76.0
Lambeth
113.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashford Common
100.0%
Lambeth
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Ashford Common
454.1
Lambeth
461.9
EPC Rating
Ashford Common
71
Lambeth
71.7
Median Income
Ashford Common
£34,982
Lambeth
£42,961
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Ashford Common is £401,849, which is 31% less than Lambeth at £579,744. The most affordable entry point in Ashford Common is a flat at £219,005, while in Lambeth it is a flat at £462,882.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 65% pricier in Lambeth (£1,106,115 vs £383,209).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashford Common prices grew faster — 31% vs -1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 76 offences per 1,000 people, Ashford Common is the safer of the two – 49% lower than Lambeth's 113.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashford Common is violent-crime, while in Lambeth 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 90.9% in Lambeth. Ashford Common has 1 schools in total, while Lambeth has 70.
Ashford Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lambeth School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 70 schools (56 primary, 14 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashford Common | Lambeth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 70 |
| Primary | 1 | 56 |
| Secondary | 0 | 14 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Lambeth offers faster average downloads at 461.9 Mbps, compared to 454.1 Mbps in Ashford Common. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford Common and 99% in Lambeth. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford Common and 89.2% in Lambeth.
Lambeth is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (462 vs 454 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Lambeth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Ashford Common. Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford Common and £874 in Lambeth. 65.1% of homes in Ashford Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.8% in Lambeth.
Lambeth has more energy-efficient housing — 71.8% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £42,961 in Lambeth and £34,981.5 in Ashford Common. The median age is 40.7 in Ashford Common and 36.7 in Lambeth. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford Common and 68% in Lambeth. Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Ashford Common versus 33% in Lambeth.
| Indicator | Ashford Common | Lambeth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,333 | 317,108 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 36.7 |
| Median Household Income | £34,981.5 | £42,961 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 68% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% | 33% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 56.3% |
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