Ashford (Spelthorne) vs Stoke Poges

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Ashford (spelthorne) wins on house prices with a 40% gap. Stoke Poges has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Stoke Poges edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Ashford (Spelthorne)

£401,849

Stoke Poges

£669,063

Crime Rate

Ashford (Spelthorne)

76.0

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Stoke Poges

59.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashford (Spelthorne)

83.3%

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Stoke Poges

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

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Ashford (Spelthorne)

454.1

Stoke Poges

409.6

EPC Rating

Ashford (Spelthorne)

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Stoke Poges

71.2

Median Income

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Ashford (Spelthorne)

£34,982

Stoke Poges

£34,494

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in South East

Property in Stoke Poges commands an average of £669,063, compared with £401,849 in Ashford (spelthorne) – a difference of 40%. The most affordable entry point in Ashford (spelthorne) is a flat at £219,005, while in Stoke Poges it is a flat at £339,423.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 51% pricier in Stoke Poges (£1,141,147 vs £555,376).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ashford (spelthorne) prices grew faster — 31% vs -3%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in South East

Residents of Stoke Poges experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.4 per 1,000 versus 76 per 1,000 in Ashford (spelthorne). The most common crime category in Ashford (spelthorne) is violent-crime, while in Stoke Poges 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 Stoke Poges, 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 Stoke Poges.

Ashford (Spelthorne) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Stoke Poges School Inspection Breakdown

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

Metric	Ashford (Spelthorne)	Stoke Poges
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 409.6 Mbps in Stoke Poges. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford (spelthorne) and 94.3% in Stoke Poges. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford (spelthorne) and 78.1% in Stoke Poges.

Ashford (spelthorne) is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (454 vs 410 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Stoke Poges, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Ashford (spelthorne). Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford (spelthorne) and £1,095 in Stoke Poges. 65.1% of homes in Ashford (spelthorne) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.4% in Stoke Poges.

Stoke Poges has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £34,981.5 in Ashford (spelthorne) and £34,494 in Stoke Poges. The median age is 40.7 in Ashford (spelthorne) and 39.5 in Stoke Poges. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford (spelthorne) and 61.8% in Stoke Poges. Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Ashford (spelthorne) versus 59.2% in Stoke Poges. Ashford (spelthorne) has a population of 23,171 and Stoke Poges has 3,920.

Indicator	Ashford (Spelthorne)	Stoke Poges
Population	23,171	3,920
Median Age	40.7	39.5
Median Household Income	£34,981.5	£34,494
Employment Rate	61.2%	61.8%
Owner Occupied	56.9%	59.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	37.6%	37.9%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashford (spelthorne) and Stoke Poges?

Ashford (spelthorne) and Stoke Poges are approximately 9.7 miles apart as the crow flies.

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

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

Is Ashford (spelthorne) or Stoke Poges safer?

Stoke Poges has the lower crime rate at 59.4 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Ashford (spelthorne) or Stoke Poges?

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

Which has faster broadband, Ashford (spelthorne) or Stoke Poges?

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

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