Ashford Common vs Shepperton Green
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ashford Common wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Shepperton Green has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashford Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashford Common
£401,849
Shepperton Green
£401,849
Crime Rate
Ashford Common
76.0
Shepperton Green
75.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashford Common
100.0%
Shepperton Green
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashford Common
454.1
Shepperton Green
439.7
EPC Rating
Ashford Common
71
Shepperton Green
69.7
Median Income
Ashford Common
£34,982
Shepperton Green
£39,479
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £401,849, Ashford Common undercuts Shepperton Green (£401,849) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashford Common is a flat at £219,005, while in Shepperton Green it is a flat at £219,005.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Ashford Common (£555,376 vs £555,376).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashford Common prices grew faster — 31% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Shepperton Green experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75.7 per 1,000 versus 76 per 1,000 in Ashford Common. The most common crime category in Ashford Common is violent-crime, while in Shepperton Green 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 EastOf the 1 schools in Ashford Common, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Shepperton Green, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Ashford Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Shepperton Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashford Common | Shepperton Green |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ashford Common averages 454.1 Mbps – ahead of Shepperton Green's 439.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford Common and 97.6% in Shepperton Green. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford Common and 84.4% in Shepperton Green.
Ashford Common is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (454 vs 440 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ashford Common leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Shepperton Green averages 69.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford Common and £1,212 in Shepperton Green. 65.1% of homes in Ashford Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Shepperton Green.
Ashford Common has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,479 in Shepperton Green and £34,981.5 in Ashford Common. The median age is 40.7 in Ashford Common and 43.3 in Shepperton Green. Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Ashford Common versus 69.7% in Shepperton Green. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford Common and 61.7% in Shepperton Green.
| Indicator | Ashford Common | Shepperton Green |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,333 | 4,358 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £34,981.5 | £39,479 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 42.9% |
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