Ashford Common vs Leatherhead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ashford Common is about 49% cheaper on average. Leatherhead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashford Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashford Common
£401,849
Leatherhead
£783,246
Crime Rate
Ashford Common
76.0
Leatherhead
56.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashford Common
100.0%
Leatherhead
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashford Common
454.1
Leatherhead
351.2
EPC Rating
Ashford Common
71
Leatherhead
69.8
Median Income
Ashford Common
£34,982
Leatherhead
£39,456
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Ashford Common more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £401,849 versus £783,246 in Leatherhead. The most affordable entry point in Ashford Common is a flat at £219,005, while in Leatherhead it is a flat at £286,466.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 62% pricier in Leatherhead (£1,445,660 vs £555,376).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashford Common prices grew faster — 31% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Leatherhead (56 per 1,000) compared to Ashford Common (76 per 1,000), a 36% difference. The most common crime category in Ashford Common is violent-crime, while in Leatherhead 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 Leatherhead.
Ashford Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Leatherhead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashford Common | Leatherhead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ashford Common enjoy 454.1 Mbps on average, while Leatherhead lags behind at 351.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford Common and 95.2% in Leatherhead. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford Common and 65.1% in Leatherhead.
Ashford Common is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (454 vs 351 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ashford Common is band C (score 71), ahead of Leatherhead's band C (score 69.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford Common and £1,288 in Leatherhead. 65.1% of homes in Ashford Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.3% in Leatherhead.
Ashford Common has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ashford Common has a population of 8,333 while Leatherhead has 11,482. Median household income is £39,455.7 in Leatherhead and £34,981.5 in Ashford Common. The median age is 40.7 in Ashford Common and 43.8 in Leatherhead. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford Common and 60.7% in Leatherhead.
| Indicator | Ashford Common | Leatherhead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,333 | 11,482 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £34,981.5 | £39,455.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 60.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 48.9% |
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