Ascot and Sunningdale vs Ashford Common
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ashford Common offers lower property prices by roughly 200%. 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
Ashford Common
£401,849
Crime Rate
Ascot and Sunningdale
58.1
Ashford Common
76.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ascot and Sunningdale
100.0%
Ashford Common
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ascot and Sunningdale
420.4
Ashford Common
454.1
EPC Rating
Ascot and Sunningdale
71.8
Ashford Common
71
Median Income
Ascot and Sunningdale
£38,435
Ashford Common
£34,982
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Ashford Common more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £401,849 versus £1,205,601 in Ascot And Sunningdale. The most affordable entry point in Ascot And Sunningdale is a terraced at £536,647, while in Ashford Common it is a flat at £219,005.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 188% pricier in Ascot And Sunningdale (£629,748 vs £219,005).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ascot And Sunningdale prices grew faster — 44% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 58.1 offences per 1,000 people, Ascot And Sunningdale is the safer of the two – 31% lower than Ashford Common's 76 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ascot And Sunningdale is violent-crime, while in Ashford Common 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 Ascot And Sunningdale: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Ashford Common.
Ascot and Sunningdale School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ashford Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ascot and Sunningdale | Ashford Common |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ashford Common enjoy 454.1 Mbps on average, while Ascot And Sunningdale lags behind at 420.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Ascot And Sunningdale and 95.3% in Ashford Common. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 89.8% in Ashford Common.
Ashford Common is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (454 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ascot And Sunningdale is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Ashford Common's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,190 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £980 in Ashford Common. 69.1% of homes in Ascot And Sunningdale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Ashford Common.
Ascot And Sunningdale has more energy-efficient housing — 69.1% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ascot And Sunningdale has a population of 15,340 while Ashford Common has 8,333. Median household income is £38,434.5 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £34,981.5 in Ashford Common. The median age is 42.9 in Ascot And Sunningdale and 40.7 in Ashford Common. Employment rates stand at 62% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 61.2% in Ashford Common.
| Indicator | Ascot and Sunningdale | Ashford Common |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,340 | 8,333 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 40.7 |
| Median Household Income | £38,434.5 | £34,981.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 61.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 56.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 37.6% |
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