Ashford (Spelthorne) vs Tadworth and Epsom Downs
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ashford (spelthorne) offers lower property prices by roughly 33%. Tadworth And Epsom Downs has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashford (spelthorne) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashford (Spelthorne)
£401,849
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
£598,113
Crime Rate
Ashford (Spelthorne)
76.0
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashford (Spelthorne)
83.3%
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Ashford (Spelthorne)
454.1
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
347.4
EPC Rating
Ashford (Spelthorne)
71
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
69.4
Median Income
Ashford (Spelthorne)
£34,982
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
£38,744
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Ashford (spelthorne) is £401,849, which is 33% less than Tadworth And Epsom Downs at £598,113. The most affordable entry point in Ashford (spelthorne) is a flat at £219,005, while in Tadworth And Epsom Downs it is a flat at £332,546.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 41% pricier in Tadworth And Epsom Downs (£936,307 vs £555,376).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashford (spelthorne) prices grew faster — 31% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Tadworth And Epsom Downs (60.3 per 1,000) compared to Ashford (spelthorne) (76 per 1,000), a 26% difference. The most common crime category in Ashford (spelthorne) is violent-crime, while in Tadworth And Epsom Downs 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 EastAshford (spelthorne) has 83.3% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 83.3% in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. Ashford (spelthorne) has 6 schools in total, while Tadworth And Epsom Downs has 7.
Ashford (Spelthorne) School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tadworth and Epsom Downs School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashford (Spelthorne) | Tadworth and Epsom Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 7 |
| Primary | 5 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ashford (spelthorne) offers faster average downloads at 454.1 Mbps, compared to 347.4 Mbps in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford (spelthorne) and 93% in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford (spelthorne) and 64.7% in Tadworth And Epsom Downs.
Ashford (spelthorne) is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (454 vs 347 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ashford (spelthorne) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 69.4 (band C) in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford (spelthorne) and £1,330 in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. 65.1% of homes in Ashford (spelthorne) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Tadworth And Epsom Downs.
Ashford (spelthorne) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,743.5 in Tadworth And Epsom Downs and £34,981.5 in Ashford (spelthorne). The median age is 40.7 in Ashford (spelthorne) and 45.3 in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford (spelthorne) and 60.5% in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Ashford (spelthorne) versus 72.2% in Tadworth And Epsom Downs.
| Indicator | Ashford (Spelthorne) | Tadworth and Epsom Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,171 | 27,095 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £34,981.5 | £38,743.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 41.7% |
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