Ashford Common vs Walton-on-Thames
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ashford Common wins on house prices with a 5% gap. Walton On Thames has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashford Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashford Common
£401,849
Walton-on-Thames
£421,083
Crime Rate
Ashford Common
76.0
Walton-on-Thames
51.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashford Common
100.0%
Walton-on-Thames
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashford Common
454.1
Walton-on-Thames
458
EPC Rating
Ashford Common
71
Walton-on-Thames
69.7
Median Income
Ashford Common
£34,982
Walton-on-Thames
£39,479
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £401,849, Ashford Common undercuts Walton On Thames (£421,083) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashford Common is a flat at £219,005, while in Walton On Thames it is a flat at £275,473.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Walton On Thames (£768,746 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 EastResidents of Walton On Thames experience less crime overall, with a rate of 51.2 per 1,000 versus 76 per 1,000 in Ashford Common. The most common crime category in Ashford Common is violent-crime, while in Walton On 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 EastOf the 1 schools in Ashford Common, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Walton On Thames, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Ashford Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Walton-on-Thames School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashford Common | Walton-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Walton On Thames averages 458.0 Mbps – ahead of Ashford Common's 454.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford Common and 98.4% in Walton On Thames. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford Common and 88.6% in Walton On Thames.
Walton On Thames is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (458 vs 454 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ashford Common, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 69.7 (band C) in Walton On Thames. Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford Common and £1,212 in Walton On Thames. 65.1% of homes in Ashford Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Walton On Thames.
Ashford Common has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,479 in Walton On Thames and £34,981.5 in Ashford Common. The median age is 40.7 in Ashford Common and 43.3 in Walton On Thames. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford Common and 61.7% in Walton On Thames. Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Ashford Common versus 69.7% in Walton On Thames. Ashford Common has a population of 8,333 and Walton On Thames has 27,016.
| Indicator | Ashford Common | Walton-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,333 | 27,016 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £34,981.5 | £39,479 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 42.9% |
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