Ashford Common vs Maidenhead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ashford Common wins on house prices with a 36% gap. Maidenhead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashford Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashford Common
£401,849
Maidenhead
£632,300
Crime Rate
Ashford Common
76.0
Maidenhead
58.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashford Common
100.0%
Maidenhead
81.2%
Avg Download Speed
Ashford Common
454.1
Maidenhead
398.4
EPC Rating
Ashford Common
71
Maidenhead
71.3
Median Income
Ashford Common
£34,982
Maidenhead
£35,553
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Maidenhead commands an average of £632,300, compared with £401,849 in Ashford Common – a difference of 36%. The most affordable entry point in Ashford Common is a flat at £219,005, while in Maidenhead it is a flat at £315,018.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 41% pricier in Maidenhead (£940,633 vs £555,376).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashford Common prices grew faster — 31% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Maidenhead experience less crime overall, with a rate of 58.2 per 1,000 versus 76 per 1,000 in Ashford Common. The most common crime category in Ashford Common is violent-crime, while in Maidenhead 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 EastFamilies may prefer Ashford Common, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 81.2% in Maidenhead. There are 1 schools in Ashford Common and 22 in Maidenhead.
Ashford Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Maidenhead School Inspection Breakdown
81.2% of 22 schools (17 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashford Common | Maidenhead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 22 |
| Primary | 1 | 17 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 81.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 454.1 Mbps in Ashford Common and 398.4 Mbps in Maidenhead. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford Common and 97.5% in Maidenhead. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford Common and 72.9% in Maidenhead.
Ashford Common is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (454 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Maidenhead, scoring 71.3 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Ashford Common. Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford Common and £1,143 in Maidenhead. 65.1% of homes in Ashford Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Maidenhead.
Maidenhead has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,552.7 in Maidenhead and £34,981.5 in Ashford Common. The median age is 40.7 in Ashford Common and 40.9 in Maidenhead. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford Common and 61.8% in Maidenhead. Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Ashford Common versus 61.6% in Maidenhead. Ashford Common has a population of 8,333 and Maidenhead has 67,391.
| Indicator | Ashford Common | Maidenhead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,333 | 67,391 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 40.9 |
| Median Household Income | £34,981.5 | £35,552.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 40.3% |
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