Ashford Common vs Stoke Poges
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ashford Common is about 40% cheaper on average. Stoke Poges has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashford Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashford Common
£401,849
Stoke Poges
£669,063
Crime Rate
Ashford Common
76.0
Stoke Poges
59.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashford Common
100.0%
Stoke Poges
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashford Common
454.1
Stoke Poges
409.6
EPC Rating
Ashford Common
71
Stoke Poges
71.2
Median Income
Ashford Common
£34,982
Stoke Poges
£34,494
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Ashford Common more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £401,849 versus £669,063 in Stoke Poges. The most affordable entry point in Ashford Common is a flat at £219,005, while in Stoke Poges it is a flat at £339,423.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 51% pricier in Stoke Poges (£1,141,147 vs £555,376).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashford Common prices grew faster — 31% vs -3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 59.4 offences per 1,000 people, Stoke Poges is the safer of the two – 28% lower than Ashford Common's 76 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashford Common is violent-crime, while in Stoke Poges 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 EastSchool quality favours Ashford Common: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Stoke Poges.
Ashford Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stoke Poges School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashford Common | Stoke Poges |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ashford Common enjoy 454.1 Mbps on average, while Stoke Poges lags behind at 409.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford Common and 94.3% in Stoke Poges. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford Common and 78.1% in Stoke Poges.
Ashford Common is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (454 vs 410 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Stoke Poges is band C (score 71.2), ahead of Ashford Common's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford Common and £1,095 in Stoke Poges. 65.1% of homes in Ashford Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.4% in Stoke Poges.
Stoke Poges has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ashford Common has a population of 8,333 while Stoke Poges has 3,920. Median household income is £34,981.5 in Ashford Common and £34,494 in Stoke Poges. The median age is 40.7 in Ashford Common and 39.5 in Stoke Poges. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford Common and 61.8% in Stoke Poges.
| Indicator | Ashford Common | Stoke Poges |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,333 | 3,920 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £34,981.5 | £34,494 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% | 59.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 37.9% |
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