Addlestone vs Sunbury-on-Thames
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Addlestone offers lower property prices by roughly 16%. Addlestone has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addlestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addlestone
£446,654
Sunbury-on-Thames
£534,178
Crime Rate
Addlestone
70.8
Sunbury-on-Thames
76.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addlestone
100.0%
Sunbury-on-Thames
88.9%
Avg Download Speed
Addlestone
438.2
Sunbury-on-Thames
461.9
EPC Rating
Addlestone
73
Sunbury-on-Thames
69.7
Median Income
Addlestone
£38,797
Sunbury-on-Thames
£39,479
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Addlestone more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £446,654 versus £534,178 in Sunbury On Thames. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Sunbury On Thames it is a flat at £276,740.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Sunbury On Thames (£879,636 vs £651,409).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Addlestone prices grew faster — 12% vs -10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Addlestone (70.8 per 1,000) compared to Sunbury On Thames (76 per 1,000), a 7% difference. The most common crime category in Addlestone is violent-crime, while in Sunbury On Thames 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 EastSchool quality favours Addlestone: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 88.9% in Sunbury On Thames.
Addlestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sunbury-on-Thames School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 9 schools (6 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addlestone | Sunbury-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 9 |
| Primary | 3 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 88.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Sunbury On Thames enjoy 461.9 Mbps on average, while Addlestone lags behind at 438.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 99.7% in Sunbury On Thames. Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 90.8% in Sunbury On Thames.
Sunbury On Thames is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (462 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Addlestone is band C (score 73), ahead of Sunbury On Thames's band C (score 69.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £1,212 in Sunbury On Thames. 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Sunbury On Thames.
Addlestone has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Addlestone has a population of 13,748 while Sunbury On Thames has 21,476. Median household income is £39,479 in Sunbury On Thames and £38,796.5 in Addlestone. The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 43.3 in Sunbury On Thames. Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 61.7% in Sunbury On Thames.
| Indicator | Addlestone | Sunbury-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,748 | 21,476 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £38,796.5 | £39,479 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 42.9% |
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