Town Pop. 7,716

Living in Ashford Common: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ashford Common scores 62/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 63/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 71/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 3 scored places sharing the TW15 postcode district, Ashford Common ranks 2nd. No category drops below 40/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Its healthcare score runs 13 points below the TW15 district's 76/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TW15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
123.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 295 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 144 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Public order 84 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 83 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Other theft 77 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
other 268 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 112 crimes
  2. 2 Staines Road West 39 crimes
  3. 3 Rosslyn Close 27 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 14.3 · PM2.5 7.8 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
64
Green Space 52
Parks Ample 24
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
64
9 schools in area · 43 within 4km
1Outstanding7Good1Inadequate
  • St Michael Catholic Primary School & NurseryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Ashford CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Kenyngton Manor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Littleton CofE Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Meadhurst Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Springfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Bishop Wand Church of England SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Echelford Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Sunbury Manor SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Inadequate

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
63
A&E departmentsSt Peter's Hospital A&E4.1 mi
St Peter's Hospital4.1 mi
Kingston Hospital6.3 mi
Hospital waitsAshford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Orchard Surgery0.7 mi
GP capacity2,599 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
63
Full fibre (FTTP)79.8%
available across Spelthorne
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 169 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate63.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.2%Unemployed3.4%Retired21.2%Student3.3%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.6%Skilled & technical38.2%Routine & elementary22.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.9%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership70.9%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax Spelthorne · 2026-27
A £1,684
B £1,965
C £2,245
D £2,526
E £3,087
F £3,649
G £4,210
H £5,052
Energy London region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
60
Upper Halliford 0.7 mi
Sunbury 1 mi
Kempton Park 1.3 mi
J1 M3 0.7 mi
J2 M3 4.1 mi
J13 M25 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
57
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 17
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £461,250 42
Semi-detached £475,000 20
Terraced £417,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced Flat
£241k £326k £413k £498k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Upper Halliford 61 1.2 mi away ⇄
Sunbury-on-Thames 60 1.2 mi away ⇄
Ashford (Spelthorne) 58 1.4 mi away ⇄
Shepperton Green 61 1.7 mi away ⇄
Shepperton 57 2.0 mi away ⇄
Laleham 64 2.4 mi away ⇄
Stanwell 54 2.6 mi away ⇄
Penton Hook 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Staines-upon-Thames 58 2.9 mi away ⇄
Walton-on-Thames 67 2.9 mi away ⇄
Weybridge 60 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stanwell Moor 38 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashford Common a nice place to live?

Ashford Common is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ashford Common is 62/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Ashford Common?

Ashford Common has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 951 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ashford Common?

Among the top-rated schools in Ashford Common are St Michael Catholic Primary School & Nursery, Ashford CofE Primary School and Kenyngton Manor Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Ashford Common in total.

What are house prices like in Ashford Common?

The current median house price in Ashford Common is £461,250, around 62% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £475,000, terraced £417,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 42 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Ashford Common in context

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Postcode districts in Ashford Common

TW15 61 ⇄
TW16 63 ⇄
TW17 60 ⇄

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