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Ascot and Sunningdale vs Bagshot

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Bagshot wins on house prices with a 168% gap. Bagshot 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

Bagshot

£449,077

Crime Rate

Ascot and Sunningdale

58.1

Bagshot

53.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ascot and Sunningdale

100.0%

Bagshot

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ascot and Sunningdale

420.4

Bagshot

427.6

EPC Rating

Ascot and Sunningdale

71.8

Bagshot

71.8

Median Income

Ascot and Sunningdale

£38,435

Bagshot

£38,501

Property in Ascot And Sunningdale commands an average of £1,205,601, compared with £449,077 in Bagshot – a difference of 168%. The most affordable entry point in Ascot And Sunningdale is a terraced at £536,647, while in Bagshot it is a flat at £287,929.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 126% pricier in Ascot And Sunningdale (£1,481,515 vs £654,305).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ascot And Sunningdale prices grew faster — 44% vs 12%.

Residents of Bagshot experience less crime overall, with a rate of 53 per 1,000 versus 58.1 per 1,000 in Ascot And Sunningdale. The most common crime category in Ascot And Sunningdale is violent-crime, while in Bagshot 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 100% in Bagshot. There are 6 schools in Ascot And Sunningdale and 2 in Bagshot.

Ascot and Sunningdale School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Bagshot School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAscot and SunningdaleBagshot
Total Schools62
Primary52
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 427.6 Mbps in Bagshot and 420.4 Mbps in Ascot And Sunningdale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Ascot And Sunningdale and 95.6% in Bagshot. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 83.4% in Bagshot.

Bagshot is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (428 vs 420 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Ascot And Sunningdale, scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 71.8 (band C) in Bagshot. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,190 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £1,202 in Bagshot. 69.1% of homes in Ascot And Sunningdale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.1% in Bagshot.

Bagshot has more energy-efficient housing — 71.1% reach band C or above, vs 69.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £38,500.5 in Bagshot and £38,434.5 in Ascot And Sunningdale. The median age is 42.9 in Ascot And Sunningdale and 42.8 in Bagshot. Employment rates stand at 62% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 64% in Bagshot. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale versus 70.4% in Bagshot. Ascot And Sunningdale has a population of 15,340 and Bagshot has 5,930.

IndicatorAscot and SunningdaleBagshot
Population15,3405,930
Median Age42.942.8
Median Household Income£38,434.5£38,500.5
Employment Rate62%64%
Owner Occupied68.4%70.4%
Degree-Level Qualified38.8%37.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ascot And Sunningdale and Bagshot?
Ascot And Sunningdale and Bagshot are approximately 3.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ascot And Sunningdale or Bagshot?
Bagshot is cheaper, with an average house price of £449,077.
Is Ascot And Sunningdale or Bagshot safer?
Bagshot has the lower crime rate at 53 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ascot And Sunningdale or Bagshot?
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 Bagshot?
Bagshot has faster average broadband at 427.6 Mbps.

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