Ashford (Spelthorne) vs Bourne End

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Ashford (spelthorne) wins on house prices with a 51% gap. Bourne End has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bourne End edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Ashford (Spelthorne)

£401,849

Bourne End

£814,616

Crime Rate

Ashford (Spelthorne)

76.0

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Bourne End

59.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashford (Spelthorne)

83.3%

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Bourne End

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

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Ashford (Spelthorne)

454.1

Bourne End

397.3

EPC Rating

Ashford (Spelthorne)

Bourne End

Median Income

Ashford (Spelthorne)

£34,982

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Bourne End

£36,571

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in South East

Property in Bourne End commands an average of £814,616, compared with £401,849 in Ashford (spelthorne) – a difference of 51%. The most affordable entry point in Ashford (spelthorne) is a flat at £219,005, while in Bourne End it is a flat at £342,075.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 41% pricier in Bourne End (£945,397 vs £555,376).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bourne End prices grew faster — 51% vs 31%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in South East

Residents of Bourne End experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.3 per 1,000 versus 76 per 1,000 in Ashford (spelthorne). The most common crime category in Ashford (spelthorne) is violent-crime, while in Bourne End 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 Bourne End, 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 Bourne End.

Ashford (Spelthorne) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Bourne End School Inspection Breakdown

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

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

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 454.1 Mbps in Ashford (spelthorne) and 397.3 Mbps in Bourne End. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford (spelthorne) and 99% in Bourne End. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford (spelthorne) and 67.8% in Bourne End.

Ashford (spelthorne) is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (454 vs 397 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Ashford (spelthorne) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Bourne End averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford (spelthorne) and £1,240 in Bourne End. 65.1% of homes in Ashford (spelthorne) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.5% in Bourne End.

Bourne End has more energy-efficient housing — 66.5% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £36,570.5 in Bourne End and £34,981.5 in Ashford (spelthorne). The median age is 40.7 in Ashford (spelthorne) and 43.5 in Bourne End. Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Ashford (spelthorne) versus 68.1% in Bourne End. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford (spelthorne) and 61.7% in Bourne End.

Indicator	Ashford (Spelthorne)	Bourne End
Population	23,171	6,852
Median Age	40.7	43.5
Median Household Income	£34,981.5	£36,570.5
Employment Rate	61.2%	61.7%
Owner Occupied	56.9%	68.1%
Degree-Level Qualified	37.6%	43%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashford (spelthorne) and Bourne End?

Ashford (spelthorne) and Bourne End are approximately 14.8 miles apart as the crow flies.

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

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

Is Ashford (spelthorne) or Bourne End safer?

Bourne End has the lower crime rate at 59.3 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Ashford (spelthorne) or Bourne End?

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

Which has faster broadband, Ashford (spelthorne) or Bourne End?

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

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