Ashford Common vs Wandsworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ashford Common is about 56% cheaper on average. 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
Wandsworth
£904,017
Crime Rate
Ashford Common
76.0
Wandsworth
76.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashford Common
100.0%
Wandsworth
96.8%
Avg Download Speed
Ashford Common
454.1
Wandsworth
448.2
EPC Rating
Ashford Common
71
Wandsworth
72.5
Median Income
Ashford Common
£34,982
Wandsworth
£44,854
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Ashford Common is £401,849, which is 56% less than Wandsworth at £904,017. The most affordable entry point in Ashford Common is a flat at £219,005, while in Wandsworth it is a flat at £713,185.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 83% pricier in Wandsworth (£3,245,500 vs £555,376).
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 – 1% lower than Wandsworth's 76.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashford Common is violent-crime, while in Wandsworth 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 96.8% in Wandsworth. Ashford Common has 1 schools in total, while Wandsworth has 70.
Ashford Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wandsworth School Inspection Breakdown
96.8% of 70 schools (58 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashford Common | Wandsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 70 |
| Primary | 1 | 58 |
| Secondary | 0 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 96.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ashford Common offers faster average downloads at 454.1 Mbps, compared to 448.2 Mbps in Wandsworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford Common and 95.9% in Wandsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford Common and 83.2% in Wandsworth.
Ashford Common is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (454 vs 448 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Wandsworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.5 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Ashford Common. Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford Common and £905 in Wandsworth. 65.1% of homes in Ashford Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 74.1% in Wandsworth.
Wandsworth has more energy-efficient housing — 74.1% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £44,854 in Wandsworth and £34,981.5 in Ashford Common. The median age is 40.7 in Ashford Common and 36.8 in Wandsworth. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford Common and 69.6% in Wandsworth. Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Ashford Common versus 42.5% in Wandsworth.
| Indicator | Ashford Common | Wandsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,333 | 325,268 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 36.8 |
| Median Household Income | £34,981.5 | £44,854 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 69.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% | 42.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 62.6% |
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