Ashford Common vs Staines-upon-Thames
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ashford Common offers lower property prices by roughly 19%. Ashford Common has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashford Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashford Common
£401,849
Staines-upon-Thames
£497,237
Crime Rate
Ashford Common
76.0
Staines-upon-Thames
76.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashford Common
100.0%
Staines-upon-Thames
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashford Common
454.1
Staines-upon-Thames
426.8
EPC Rating
Ashford Common
71
Staines-upon-Thames
71
Median Income
Ashford Common
£34,982
Staines-upon-Thames
£37,731
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Ashford Common is £401,849, which is 19% less than Staines Upon Thames at £497,237. The most affordable entry point in Ashford Common is a flat at £219,005, while in Staines Upon Thames it is a flat at £300,832.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Staines Upon Thames (£436,179 vs £310,747).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashford Common prices grew faster — 31% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 76 offences per 1,000 people, Ashford Common is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Staines Upon Thames's 76.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashford Common is violent-crime, while in Staines Upon Thames 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 Staines Upon Thames. Ashford Common has 1 schools in total, while Staines Upon Thames has 4.
Ashford Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Staines-upon-Thames School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashford Common | Staines-upon-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ashford Common offers faster average downloads at 454.1 Mbps, compared to 426.8 Mbps in Staines Upon Thames. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford Common and 96.4% in Staines Upon Thames. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford Common and 79.4% in Staines Upon Thames.
Ashford Common is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (454 vs 427 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ashford Common are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Staines Upon Thames. Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford Common and £1,133 in Staines Upon Thames. 65.1% of homes in Ashford Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.8% in Staines Upon Thames.
Ashford Common has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 64.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,731 in Staines Upon Thames and £34,981.5 in Ashford Common. The median age is 40.7 in Ashford Common and 43.1 in Staines Upon Thames. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford Common and 60.6% in Staines Upon Thames. Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Ashford Common versus 66.9% in Staines Upon Thames.
| Indicator | Ashford Common | Staines-upon-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,333 | 21,327 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £34,981.5 | £37,731 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 60.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 38% |
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