Ashford Common vs Slough

Property in Slough commands an average of £506,166, compared with £401,849 in Ashford Common – a difference of 21%. The most affordable entry point in Ashford Common is a flat at £219,005, while in Slough it is a flat at £231,781.

Residents of Ashford Common experience less crime overall, with a rate of 76 per 1,000 versus 86.3 per 1,000 in Slough. The most common crime category in Ashford Common is violent-crime, while in Slough it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Ashford Common, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 97% in Slough. There are 1 schools in Ashford Common and 44 in Slough.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 457.1 Mbps in Slough and 454.1 Mbps in Ashford Common. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford Common and 96% in Slough. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford Common and 88.7% in Slough.

→Slough is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (457 vs 454 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Slough leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.2 (C), while Ashford Common averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford Common and £1,095 in Slough. 65.1% of homes in Ashford Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.4% in Slough.

→Slough has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £34,981.5 in Ashford Common and £34,494 in Slough. The median age is 40.7 in Ashford Common and 39.5 in Slough. Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Ashford Common versus 59.2% in Slough. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford Common and 61.8% in Slough.

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