Ashford (Spelthorne) vs Binfield

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Ashford (spelthorne) wins on house prices with a 26% gap. Binfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Binfield edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Ashford (Spelthorne)

£401,849

Binfield

£546,490

Crime Rate

Ashford (Spelthorne)

76.0

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Binfield

52.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashford (Spelthorne)

83.3%

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Binfield

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ashford (Spelthorne)

454.1

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Binfield

460.8

EPC Rating

Ashford (Spelthorne)

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Binfield

71.9

Median Income

Ashford (Spelthorne)

£34,982

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Binfield

£37,982

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in South East

Property in Binfield commands an average of £546,490, compared with £401,849 in Ashford (spelthorne) – a difference of 26%. The most affordable entry point in Ashford (spelthorne) is a flat at £219,005, while in Binfield it is a flat at £272,857.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Binfield (£780,733 vs £555,376).

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 Binfield experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.8 per 1,000 versus 76 per 1,000 in Ashford (spelthorne). The most common crime category in Ashford (spelthorne) is violent-crime, while in Binfield 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

Families may prefer Binfield, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Ashford (spelthorne). There are 6 schools in Ashford (spelthorne) and 2 in Binfield.

Ashford (Spelthorne) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Binfield School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

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

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 460.8 Mbps in Binfield and 454.1 Mbps in Ashford (spelthorne). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford (spelthorne) and 97% in Binfield. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford (spelthorne) and 90.8% in Binfield.

Binfield is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (461 vs 454 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Binfield, scoring 71.9 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Ashford (spelthorne). Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford (spelthorne) and £1,169 in Binfield. 65.1% of homes in Ashford (spelthorne) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.6% in Binfield.

Binfield has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £37,982.3 in Binfield and £34,981.5 in Ashford (spelthorne). The median age is 40.7 in Ashford (spelthorne) and 42.2 in Binfield. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford (spelthorne) and 63.9% in Binfield. Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Ashford (spelthorne) versus 69.7% in Binfield. Ashford (spelthorne) has a population of 23,171 and Binfield has 4,851.

Indicator	Ashford (Spelthorne)	Binfield
Population	23,171	4,851
Median Age	40.7	42.2
Median Household Income	£34,981.5	£37,982.3
Employment Rate	61.2%	63.9%
Owner Occupied	56.9%	69.7%
Degree-Level Qualified	37.6%	42.3%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashford (spelthorne) and Binfield?

Ashford (spelthorne) and Binfield are approximately 14.1 miles apart as the crow flies.

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

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

Is Ashford (spelthorne) or Binfield safer?

Binfield has the lower crime rate at 52.8 per 1,000 residents.

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

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

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

Binfield has faster average broadband at 460.8 Mbps.

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