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Ashford Common vs Tadworth and Epsom Downs

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Tadworth 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.

Of 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.

MetricAshford CommonTadworth and Epsom Downs
Total Schools17
Primary16
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAshford CommonTadworth and Epsom Downs
Population8,33327,095
Median Age40.745.3
Median Household Income£34,981.5£38,743.5
Employment Rate61.2%60.5%
Owner Occupied56.9%72.2%
Degree-Level Qualified37.6%41.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashford Common and Tadworth And Epsom Downs?
Ashford Common and Tadworth And Epsom Downs are approximately 12.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashford Common or Tadworth And Epsom Downs?
Ashford Common is cheaper, with an average house price of £401,849.
Is Ashford Common or Tadworth And Epsom Downs safer?
Tadworth And Epsom Downs has the lower crime rate at 60.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashford Common or Tadworth And Epsom Downs?
Ashford Common has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ashford Common or Tadworth And Epsom Downs?
Ashford Common has faster average broadband at 454.1 Mbps.

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