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Ashford Common vs Worcester Park and Stoneleigh

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Worcester 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.

Families 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.

MetricAshford CommonWorcester Park and Stoneleigh
Total Schools15
Primary15
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAshford CommonWorcester Park and Stoneleigh
Population8,33315,429
Median Age40.741.3
Median Household Income£34,981.5£38,518.3
Employment Rate61.2%62.3%
Owner Occupied56.9%66.4%
Degree-Level Qualified37.6%45.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashford Common and Worcester Park And Stoneleigh?
Ashford Common and Worcester Park And Stoneleigh are approximately 8.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashford Common or Worcester Park And Stoneleigh?
Ashford Common is cheaper, with an average house price of £401,849.
Is Ashford Common or Worcester Park And Stoneleigh safer?
Worcester Park And Stoneleigh has the lower crime rate at 66.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashford Common or Worcester Park And Stoneleigh?
Ashford Common has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ashford Common or Worcester Park And Stoneleigh?
Worcester Park And Stoneleigh has faster average broadband at 472.5 Mbps.

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