Ascot and Sunningdale vs Bagshot
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.3 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents 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.
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 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.
| Metric | Ascot and Sunningdale | Bagshot |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Ascot and Sunningdale | Bagshot |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,340 | 5,930 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £38,434.5 | £38,500.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 64% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 37.4% |
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