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Ashford Common vs Shepperton Green

Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.6 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricAshford CommonShepperton Green
Total Schools12
Primary12
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAshford CommonShepperton Green
Population8,3334,358
Median Age40.743.3
Median Household Income£34,981.5£39,479
Employment Rate61.2%61.7%
Owner Occupied56.9%69.7%
Degree-Level Qualified37.6%42.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashford Common and Shepperton Green?
Ashford Common and Shepperton Green are approximately 1.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashford Common or Shepperton Green?
Ashford Common is cheaper, with an average house price of £401,849.
Is Ashford Common or Shepperton Green safer?
Shepperton Green has the lower crime rate at 75.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashford Common or Shepperton Green?
Ashford Common has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ashford Common or Shepperton Green?
Ashford Common has faster average broadband at 454.1 Mbps.

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