Ashford (Spelthorne) vs Camberley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastCamberley 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.
| Metric | Ashford (Spelthorne) | Camberley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 11 |
| Primary | 5 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 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.
| Indicator | Ashford (Spelthorne) | Camberley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,171 | 36,787 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £34,981.5 | £38,500.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 64% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 37.4% |
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