Ashford Common vs Tadworth and Epsom Downs
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Ashford Common is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 33% lower. Tadworth And Epsom Downs has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashford Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashford Common
£401,849
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
£598,113
Crime Rate
Ashford Common
76.0
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashford Common
100.0%
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Ashford Common
454.1
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
347.4
EPC Rating
Ashford Common
71
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
69.4
Median Income
Ashford Common
£34,982
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
£38,744
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £401,849, Ashford Common undercuts Tadworth And Epsom Downs (£598,113) by around 33% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashford Common is a flat at £219,005, while in Tadworth And Epsom Downs it is a flat at £332,546.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 41% pricier in Tadworth And Epsom Downs (£936,307 vs £555,376).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashford Common prices grew faster — 31% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastTadworth And Epsom Downs has a crime rate of 60.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 26% lower than Ashford Common at 76 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashford Common is violent-crime, while in Tadworth And Epsom Downs 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 Tadworth And Epsom Downs, which has 7 schools, the figure is 83.3%.
Ashford Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tadworth and Epsom Downs School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashford Common | Tadworth and Epsom Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ashford Common averages 454.1 Mbps – ahead of Tadworth And Epsom Downs's 347.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford Common and 93% in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford Common and 64.7% in Tadworth And Epsom Downs.
Ashford Common is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (454 vs 347 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ashford Common, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford Common and £1,330 in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. 65.1% of homes in Ashford Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Tadworth And Epsom Downs.
Ashford Common has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,743.5 in Tadworth And Epsom Downs and £34,981.5 in Ashford Common. The median age is 40.7 in Ashford Common and 45.3 in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford Common and 60.5% in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Ashford Common versus 72.2% in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. Ashford Common has a population of 8,333 and Tadworth And Epsom Downs has 27,095.
| Indicator | Ashford Common | Tadworth and Epsom Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,333 | 27,095 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £34,981.5 | £38,743.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 41.7% |
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