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Ashford (Spelthorne) vs Shepperton Green

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Ashford (spelthorne) is about 0% cheaper on average. Shepperton Green has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Shepperton Green edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Ashford (Spelthorne)

£401,849

Shepperton Green

£401,849

Crime Rate

Ashford (Spelthorne)

76.0

Shepperton Green

75.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashford (Spelthorne)

83.3%

Shepperton Green

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ashford (Spelthorne)

454.1

Shepperton Green

439.7

EPC Rating

Ashford (Spelthorne)

71

Shepperton Green

69.7

Median Income

Ashford (Spelthorne)

£34,982

Shepperton Green

£39,479

Buyers will find Ashford (spelthorne) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £401,849 versus £401,849 in Shepperton Green. The most affordable entry point in Ashford (spelthorne) is a flat at £219,005, while in Shepperton Green it is a flat at £219,005.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Ashford (spelthorne) (£555,376 vs £555,376).

Price Trend (11 Years)

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

With 75.7 offences per 1,000 people, Shepperton Green is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Ashford (spelthorne)'s 76 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ashford (spelthorne) is violent-crime, while in Shepperton Green it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

School quality favours Shepperton Green: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 83.3% in Ashford (spelthorne).

Ashford (Spelthorne) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Shepperton Green School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricAshford (Spelthorne)Shepperton Green
Total Schools62
Primary52
Secondary10
% Top two bands83.3%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Ashford (spelthorne) enjoy 454.1 Mbps on average, while Shepperton Green lags behind at 439.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford (spelthorne) and 97.6% in Shepperton Green. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford (spelthorne) and 84.4% in Shepperton Green.

Ashford (spelthorne) is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (454 vs 440 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Ashford (spelthorne) is band C (score 71), ahead of Shepperton Green's band C (score 69.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford (spelthorne) and £1,212 in Shepperton Green. 65.1% of homes in Ashford (spelthorne) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Shepperton Green.

Ashford (spelthorne) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Ashford (spelthorne) has a population of 23,171 while Shepperton Green has 4,358. Median household income is £39,479 in Shepperton Green and £34,981.5 in Ashford (spelthorne). The median age is 40.7 in Ashford (spelthorne) and 43.3 in Shepperton Green. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford (spelthorne) and 61.7% in Shepperton Green.

IndicatorAshford (Spelthorne)Shepperton Green
Population23,1714,358
Median Age40.743.3
Median Household Income£34,981.5£39,479
Employment Rate61.2%61.7%
Owner Occupied56.9%69.7%
Degree-Level Qualified37.6%42.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashford (spelthorne) and Shepperton Green?
Ashford (spelthorne) and Shepperton Green are approximately 2.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashford (spelthorne) or Shepperton Green?
Ashford (spelthorne) is cheaper, with an average house price of £401,849.
Is Ashford (spelthorne) or Shepperton Green safer?
Shepperton Green has the lower crime rate at 75.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashford (spelthorne) or Shepperton Green?
Shepperton Green has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ashford (spelthorne) or Shepperton Green?
Ashford (spelthorne) has faster average broadband at 454.1 Mbps.

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