Ashford Common vs Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Ashford Common is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 28% lower. Worcester Park And Stoneleigh has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashford Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashford Common
£401,849
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
£561,039
Crime Rate
Ashford Common
76.0
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
66.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashford Common
100.0%
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashford Common
454.1
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
472.5
EPC Rating
Ashford Common
71
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
70.1
Median Income
Ashford Common
£34,982
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
£38,518
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh commands an average of £561,039, compared with £401,849 in Ashford Common – a difference of 28%. The most affordable entry point in Ashford Common is a flat at £219,005, while in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh it is a flat at £321,271.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 43% pricier in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh (£668,783 vs £383,209).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashford Common prices grew faster — 31% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWorcester Park And Stoneleigh has a crime rate of 66.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 14% lower than Ashford Common at 76 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashford Common is violent-crime, while in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh 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 EastFamilies may prefer Ashford Common, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh. There are 1 schools in Ashford Common and 5 in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh.
Ashford Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashford Common | Worcester Park and Stoneleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 472.5 Mbps in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh and 454.1 Mbps in Ashford Common. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford Common and 99.5% in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford Common and 93.5% in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh.
Worcester Park And Stoneleigh is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (473 vs 454 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ashford Common leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Worcester Park And Stoneleigh averages 70.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford Common and £1,058 in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh. 65.1% of homes in Ashford Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.3% in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh.
Ashford Common has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 63.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,518.3 in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh and £34,981.5 in Ashford Common. The median age is 40.7 in Ashford Common and 41.3 in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh. Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Ashford Common versus 66.4% in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford Common and 62.3% in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh.
| Indicator | Ashford Common | Worcester Park and Stoneleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,333 | 15,429 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £34,981.5 | £38,518.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 62.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 45.2% |
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