Ashford Common vs Pirbright
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ashford Common offers lower property prices by roughly 50%. Pirbright has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashford Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashford Common
£401,849
Pirbright
£808,833
Crime Rate
Ashford Common
76.0
Pirbright
71.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashford Common
100.0%
Pirbright
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashford Common
454.1
Pirbright
262.1
EPC Rating
Ashford Common
71
Pirbright
71.6
Median Income
Ashford Common
£34,982
Pirbright
£39,098
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Ashford Common is £401,849, which is 50% less than Pirbright at £808,833. The most affordable entry point in Ashford Common is a flat at £219,005, while in Pirbright it is a flat at £290,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 49% pricier in Pirbright (£1,088,000 vs £555,376).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashford Common prices grew faster — 31% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 71.9 offences per 1,000 people, Pirbright is the safer of the two – 6% lower than Ashford Common's 76 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashford Common is violent-crime, while in Pirbright 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 100% in Pirbright. Ashford Common has 1 schools in total, while Pirbright has 1.
Ashford Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pirbright School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashford Common | Pirbright |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ashford Common offers faster average downloads at 454.1 Mbps, compared to 262.1 Mbps in Pirbright. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford Common and 90.6% in Pirbright. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford Common and 43.3% in Pirbright.
Ashford Common is the faster of the two by 73% on average download speed (454 vs 262 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Pirbright are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.6 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Ashford Common. Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford Common and £1,175 in Pirbright. 65.1% of homes in Ashford Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.2% in Pirbright.
Pirbright has more energy-efficient housing — 67.2% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,097.8 in Pirbright and £34,981.5 in Ashford Common. The median age is 40.7 in Ashford Common and 42.9 in Pirbright. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford Common and 60.5% in Pirbright. Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Ashford Common versus 68.3% in Pirbright.
| Indicator | Ashford Common | Pirbright |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,333 | 3,920 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £34,981.5 | £39,097.8 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 40.8% |
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