Town Pop. 24,816

Living in Ashford (Spelthorne): Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ashford (Spelthorne) comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 76/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 45/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the TW14 postcode district, Ashford (Spelthorne) scores lowest. Notably, nothing falls below 40/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. On healthcare specifically, Ashford (Spelthorne) sits 11 points below the TW14 district figure of 87/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TW14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

149.5 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 1,293 crimes

↑ 56% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 629 crimes

↑ 66% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 304 crimes

↑ 81% above national average

Public order 287 crimes

↑ 78% above national average

Shoplifting 262 crimes

↑ 36% above national average

other 934 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Field View 150 crimes
2 Parking Area 143 crimes
3 Wooldridge Close 134 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 15.3 · PM2.5 7.8 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³

Green Space 43

Parks Ample 37

Sports Pitches Ample 24

Allotments Some 1

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts Ample 23

Bowling Greens Adequate 2

Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 12 in area · 31 within 4km

2Outstanding9Good1Requires Improvement

Fordway CentreAlternative provision · inspected 2024
Outstanding
St Michael Catholic Primary School & NurseryPrimary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Ashford CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Ashford Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Buckland Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Clarendon Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Meadhurst Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Stanwell Fields CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
The Echelford Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
Good
The Matthew Arnold SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
Good

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsSt Peter's Hospital A&E3.9 mi

St Peter's Hospital3.9 mi

Hillingdon Hospital5.4 mi

Hospital waitsAshford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks61.9%

A&E seen within 4 hrs68%

4 GP surgeries in area 12 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity2,683 patients per GP

4dentists6pharmacies

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

Full fibre (FTTP)79.8%

available across Spelthorne

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

92.9%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

92.9%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

95.5%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 495 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate62.5%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed62.5%Unemployed3.7%Retired19.7%Student3.7%Other inactive10.3%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial39.2%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary23.7%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications18%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.9%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)3%

Home ownership68.2%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Ashford 0.3 mi

Staines 1.7 mi

Heathrow Terminal 4 1.9 mi

J1 M3 2.1 mi

J13 M25 2.8 mi

J14 M25 3 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Adequate 3

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 15

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 22

Retail Shopping Ample 85

Takeaways Ample 13

Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£450,000	124
Detached	£547,500	22
Semi-detached	£520,000	39
Terraced	£471,000	20
Flat / Maisonette	£290,000	43

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashford (Spelthorne) a nice place to live?

Ashford (Spelthorne) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ashford (Spelthorne) is 58/100, 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 (Spelthorne)?

Ashford (Spelthorne) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 45/100. There were 3,709 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ashford (Spelthorne)?

Among the top-rated schools in Ashford (Spelthorne) are Fordway Centre and St Michael Catholic Primary School & Nursery, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 12 rated schools in Ashford (Spelthorne) in total.

What are house prices like in Ashford (Spelthorne)?

The current median house price in Ashford (Spelthorne) is £450,000, around 58% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £547,500, semi-detached £520,000, terraced £471,000, flat £290,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 32%. There were 124 sales recorded in the past 12 months.