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Ascot and Sunningdale vs Ash and Ash Vale

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Ascot 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.

Families 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.

MetricAscot and SunningdaleAsh and Ash Vale
Total Schools68
Primary57
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAscot and SunningdaleAsh and Ash Vale
Population15,34024,145
Median Age42.942.5
Median Household Income£38,434.5£37,464.7
Employment Rate62%61.9%
Owner Occupied68.4%66.9%
Degree-Level Qualified38.8%37.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ascot And Sunningdale and Ash And Ash Vale?
Ascot And Sunningdale and Ash And Ash Vale are approximately 10.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ascot And Sunningdale or Ash And Ash Vale?
Ash And Ash Vale is cheaper, with an average house price of £421,078.
Is Ascot And Sunningdale or Ash And Ash Vale safer?
Ascot And Sunningdale has the lower crime rate at 58.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ascot And Sunningdale or Ash And Ash Vale?
Ascot And Sunningdale has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ascot And Sunningdale or Ash And Ash Vale?
Ash And Ash Vale has faster average broadband at 449.8 Mbps.

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