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Ashford (Spelthorne) vs Camberley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Ashford (spelthorne) is about 43% cheaper on average. Camberley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Camberley edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Ashford (Spelthorne)

£401,849

Camberley

£706,909

Crime Rate

Ashford (Spelthorne)

76.0

Camberley

52.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashford (Spelthorne)

83.3%

Camberley

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ashford (Spelthorne)

454.1

Camberley

442.9

EPC Rating

Ashford (Spelthorne)

71

Camberley

71.8

Median Income

Ashford (Spelthorne)

£34,982

Camberley

£38,501

The average house price in Ashford (spelthorne) is £401,849, which is 43% less than Camberley at £706,909. The most affordable entry point in Ashford (spelthorne) is a flat at £219,005, while in Camberley it is a flat at £220,722.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Camberley (£757,937 vs £555,376).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Camberley prices grew faster — 67% vs 31%.

With 52.5 offences per 1,000 people, Camberley is the safer of the two – 45% lower than Ashford (spelthorne)'s 76 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashford (spelthorne) is violent-crime, while in Camberley it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Camberley has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 83.3% in Ashford (spelthorne). Ashford (spelthorne) has 6 schools in total, while Camberley has 11.

Ashford (Spelthorne) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Camberley School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAshford (Spelthorne)Camberley
Total Schools611
Primary59
Secondary12
% Top two bands83.3%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Ashford (spelthorne) offers faster average downloads at 454.1 Mbps, compared to 442.9 Mbps in Camberley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford (spelthorne) and 99.2% in Camberley. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford (spelthorne) and 86.3% in Camberley.

Ashford (spelthorne) is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (454 vs 443 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Camberley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Ashford (spelthorne). Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford (spelthorne) and £1,202 in Camberley. 65.1% of homes in Ashford (spelthorne) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.1% in Camberley.

Camberley has more energy-efficient housing — 71.1% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £38,500.5 in Camberley and £34,981.5 in Ashford (spelthorne). The median age is 40.7 in Ashford (spelthorne) and 42.8 in Camberley. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford (spelthorne) and 64% in Camberley. Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Ashford (spelthorne) versus 70.4% in Camberley.

IndicatorAshford (Spelthorne)Camberley
Population23,17136,787
Median Age40.742.8
Median Household Income£34,981.5£38,500.5
Employment Rate61.2%64%
Owner Occupied56.9%70.4%
Degree-Level Qualified37.6%37.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashford (spelthorne) and Camberley?
Ashford (spelthorne) and Camberley are approximately 14.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashford (spelthorne) or Camberley?
Ashford (spelthorne) is cheaper, with an average house price of £401,849.
Is Ashford (spelthorne) or Camberley safer?
Camberley has the lower crime rate at 52.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashford (spelthorne) or Camberley?
Camberley has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ashford (spelthorne) or Camberley?
Ashford (spelthorne) has faster average broadband at 454.1 Mbps.

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