Aldershot vs Ascot and Sunningdale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Aldershot is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 70% lower. For families, Aldershot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldershot
£360,986
Ascot and Sunningdale
£1,205,601
Crime Rate
Aldershot
N/A
Ascot and Sunningdale
58.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldershot
100.0%
Ascot and Sunningdale
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldershot
429
Ascot and Sunningdale
420.4
EPC Rating
Aldershot
71.5
Ascot and Sunningdale
71.8
Median Income
Aldershot
£33,596
Ascot and Sunningdale
£38,435
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £360,986, Aldershot undercuts Ascot And Sunningdale (£1,205,601) by around 70% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aldershot is a flat at £190,010, while in Ascot And Sunningdale it is a terraced at £536,647.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 70% pricier in Ascot And Sunningdale (£629,748 vs £190,010).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ascot And Sunningdale prices grew faster — 44% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Aldershot and Ascot And Sunningdale at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 9 schools in Aldershot, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Ascot And Sunningdale, which has 6 schools, the figure is 100%.
Aldershot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ascot and Sunningdale School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldershot | Ascot and Sunningdale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 6 |
| Primary | 8 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Aldershot averages 429.0 Mbps – ahead of Ascot And Sunningdale's 420.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Aldershot and 97.5% in Ascot And Sunningdale. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Aldershot and 81.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale.
Aldershot is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (429 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ascot And Sunningdale, scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 71.5 (band C) in Aldershot. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,049 in Aldershot and £1,190 in Ascot And Sunningdale. 69.4% of homes in Aldershot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.1% in Ascot And Sunningdale.
Aldershot has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 69.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,434.5 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £33,596 in Aldershot. The median age is 40.4 in Aldershot and 42.9 in Ascot And Sunningdale. Employment rates stand at 65.6% in Aldershot and 62% in Ascot And Sunningdale. Owner-occupancy is 60.5% in Aldershot versus 68.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale. Aldershot has a population of 39,827 and Ascot And Sunningdale has 15,340.
| Indicator | Aldershot | Ascot and Sunningdale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,827 | 15,340 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £33,596 | £38,434.5 |
| Employment Rate | 65.6% | 62% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.5% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 38.8% |
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