Ascot and Sunningdale vs Ash and Ash Vale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Ash And Ash Vale is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 186% lower. Ascot And Sunningdale has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ascot And Sunningdale edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ascot and Sunningdale
£1,205,601
Ash and Ash Vale
£421,078
Crime Rate
Ascot and Sunningdale
58.1
Ash and Ash Vale
72.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ascot and Sunningdale
100.0%
Ash and Ash Vale
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Ascot and Sunningdale
420.4
Ash and Ash Vale
449.8
EPC Rating
Ascot and Sunningdale
71.8
Ash and Ash Vale
70.6
Median Income
Ascot and Sunningdale
£38,435
Ash and Ash Vale
£37,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Ascot And Sunningdale commands an average of £1,205,601, compared with £421,078 in Ash And Ash Vale – a difference of 186%. The most affordable entry point in Ascot And Sunningdale is a terraced at £536,647, while in Ash And Ash Vale it is a flat at £207,175.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 204% pricier in Ascot And Sunningdale (£629,748 vs £207,175).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ascot And Sunningdale prices grew faster — 44% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastAscot And Sunningdale has a crime rate of 58.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 24% lower than Ash And Ash Vale at 72 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ascot And Sunningdale is violent-crime, while in Ash And Ash Vale 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 EastFamilies may prefer Ascot And Sunningdale, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Ash And Ash Vale. There are 6 schools in Ascot And Sunningdale and 8 in Ash And Ash Vale.
Ascot and Sunningdale School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ash and Ash Vale School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ascot and Sunningdale | Ash and Ash Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 8 |
| Primary | 5 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 449.8 Mbps in Ash And Ash Vale and 420.4 Mbps in Ascot And Sunningdale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Ascot And Sunningdale and 99.1% in Ash And Ash Vale. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 88.2% in Ash And Ash Vale.
Ash And Ash Vale is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (450 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ascot And Sunningdale, scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Ash And Ash Vale. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,190 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £1,200 in Ash And Ash Vale. 69.1% of homes in Ascot And Sunningdale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.4% in Ash And Ash Vale.
Ascot And Sunningdale has more energy-efficient housing — 69.1% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,434.5 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £37,464.7 in Ash And Ash Vale. The median age is 42.9 in Ascot And Sunningdale and 42.5 in Ash And Ash Vale. Employment rates stand at 62% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 61.9% in Ash And Ash Vale. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale versus 66.9% in Ash And Ash Vale. Ascot And Sunningdale has a population of 15,340 and Ash And Ash Vale has 24,145.
| Indicator | Ascot and Sunningdale | Ash and Ash Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,340 | 24,145 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £38,434.5 | £37,464.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 61.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 37.7% |
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