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About

Ashford West is a primarily residential district located in the northern part of the borough of Spelthorne. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from inter-war semi-detached homes to more modern developments, set along quiet, leafy streets. It functions as a commuter suburb with good transport links, including the nearby Ashford railway station providing services into London Waterloo. Local shopping needs are served by a cluster of convenience stores and services along Feltham Hill Road.

The area is bordered by the River Ash to the north and the historic church of St. Hilda's marks its eastern edge. A notable local feature is the sprawling King George VI Reservoir, which forms a significant part of the western boundary and creates an open, sky-filled horizon. Green spaces include the smaller Ashford Park, offering recreational facilities. The overall atmosphere is quiet and settled, with a strong sense of community focused around its schools and local amenities.

Area overview

On average Ashford West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ashford West is £67,868 per year. There are 4 schools in Ashford West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ashford West is home to around 11,430 people, with a population density of about 4,531.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ashford West Population
11,430
Population density
4,531.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.22(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.96(+29%)
Shoplifting
13.12(+64%)
Public order
8.14(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.91(+7%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,473
65.39%
Indian
1,001
8.76%
Other White
970
8.49%
Other Asian
338
2.96%
Other
241
2.11%
Total population: 11,428

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,196
34.43%
Level 3 (A level)
1,522
16.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,388
14.95%
No qualifications
1,352
14.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,054
11.36%
Total 16+ residents: 9,282

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,691
38.09%
Owns outright
1,540
34.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
846
19.06%
Other social rented
189
4.26%
Other forms of private rent
79
1.78%
Total households: 4,439

Property prices in Ashford West

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £438,000 in Ashford West area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,000 up to £805,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ashford West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashford West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£625,000
Flats48£280,000
Semi-Detached34£491,500
Terraced20£495,000

10 years median price trend in Ashford West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashford West.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.