Ashford (Spelthorne) vs Beaconsfield

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Ashford (spelthorne) wins on house prices with a 67% gap. Beaconsfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Beaconsfield edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Ashford (Spelthorne)

£401,849

Beaconsfield

£1,233,089

Crime Rate

Ashford (Spelthorne)

76.0

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Beaconsfield

59.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashford (Spelthorne)

83.3%

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Beaconsfield

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

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Ashford (Spelthorne)

454.1

Beaconsfield

370.9

EPC Rating

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Ashford (Spelthorne)

Beaconsfield

70.5

Median Income

Ashford (Spelthorne)

£34,982

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Beaconsfield

£35,471

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in South East

At £401,849, Ashford (spelthorne) undercuts Beaconsfield (£1,233,089) by around 67% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashford (spelthorne) is a flat at £219,005, while in Beaconsfield it is a flat at £541,876.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 75% pricier in Beaconsfield (£1,220,605 vs £310,747).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ashford (spelthorne) prices grew faster — 31% vs 24%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in South East

Residents of Beaconsfield experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.2 per 1,000 versus 76 per 1,000 in Ashford (spelthorne). The most common crime category in Ashford (spelthorne) is violent-crime, while in Beaconsfield 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 East

Of the 6 schools in Ashford (spelthorne), 83.3% are in the top two inspection bands. In Beaconsfield, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.

Ashford (Spelthorne) School Inspection Breakdown

83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Beaconsfield School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Ashford (Spelthorne)	Beaconsfield
Total Schools	6	5
Primary	5	3
Secondary	1	2
% Top two bands	83.3%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Ashford (spelthorne) averages 454.1 Mbps – ahead of Beaconsfield's 370.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford (spelthorne) and 95% in Beaconsfield. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford (spelthorne) and 69.7% in Beaconsfield.

Ashford (spelthorne) is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (454 vs 371 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Ashford (spelthorne), scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Beaconsfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford (spelthorne) and £1,241 in Beaconsfield. 65.1% of homes in Ashford (spelthorne) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.8% in Beaconsfield.

Beaconsfield has more energy-efficient housing — 65.8% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,471 in Beaconsfield and £34,981.5 in Ashford (spelthorne). The median age is 40.7 in Ashford (spelthorne) and 43.4 in Beaconsfield. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford (spelthorne) and 61.6% in Beaconsfield. Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Ashford (spelthorne) versus 70% in Beaconsfield. Ashford (spelthorne) has a population of 23,171 and Beaconsfield has 13,868.

Indicator	Ashford (Spelthorne)	Beaconsfield
Population	23,171	13,868
Median Age	40.7	43.4
Median Household Income	£34,981.5	£35,471
Employment Rate	61.2%	61.6%
Owner Occupied	56.9%	70%
Degree-Level Qualified	37.6%	41%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashford (spelthorne) and Beaconsfield?

Ashford (spelthorne) and Beaconsfield are approximately 14.7 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashford (spelthorne) or Beaconsfield?

Ashford (spelthorne) is cheaper, with an average house price of £401,849.

Is Ashford (spelthorne) or Beaconsfield safer?

Beaconsfield has the lower crime rate at 59.2 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Ashford (spelthorne) or Beaconsfield?

Beaconsfield has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Ashford (spelthorne) or Beaconsfield?

Ashford (spelthorne) has faster average broadband at 454.1 Mbps.

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