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Ashford (Spelthorne) vs Tadworth and Epsom Downs

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.

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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

The 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 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.

Ashford (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.

MetricAshford (Spelthorne)Tadworth and Epsom Downs
Total Schools67
Primary56
Secondary11
% Top two bands83.3%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.

IndicatorAshford (Spelthorne)Tadworth and Epsom Downs
Population23,17127,095
Median Age40.745.3
Median Household Income£34,981.5£38,743.5
Employment Rate61.2%60.5%
Owner Occupied56.9%72.2%
Degree-Level Qualified37.6%41.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashford (spelthorne) and Tadworth And Epsom Downs?
Ashford (spelthorne) and Tadworth And Epsom Downs are approximately 13.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashford (spelthorne) or Tadworth And Epsom Downs?
Ashford (spelthorne) is cheaper, with an average house price of £401,849.
Is Ashford (spelthorne) or Tadworth And Epsom Downs safer?
Tadworth And Epsom Downs has the lower crime rate at 60.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashford (spelthorne) or Tadworth And Epsom Downs?
Ashford (spelthorne) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 83.3%.
Which has faster broadband, Ashford (spelthorne) or Tadworth And Epsom Downs?
Ashford (spelthorne) has faster average broadband at 454.1 Mbps.

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