Ascot and Sunningdale vs Beaconsfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ascot And Sunningdale offers lower property prices by roughly 2%. 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
Beaconsfield
£1,233,089
Crime Rate
Ascot and Sunningdale
58.1
Beaconsfield
59.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ascot and Sunningdale
100.0%
Beaconsfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ascot and Sunningdale
420.4
Beaconsfield
370.9
EPC Rating
Ascot and Sunningdale
71.8
Beaconsfield
70.5
Median Income
Ascot and Sunningdale
£38,435
Beaconsfield
£35,471
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Ascot And Sunningdale more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £1,205,601 versus £1,233,089 in Beaconsfield. The most affordable entry point in Ascot And Sunningdale is a terraced at £536,647, while in Beaconsfield it is a flat at £541,876.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 56% pricier in Beaconsfield (£1,220,605 vs £536,647).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ascot And Sunningdale prices grew faster — 44% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Ascot And Sunningdale (58.1 per 1,000) compared to Beaconsfield (59.2 per 1,000), a 2% difference. The most common crime category in Ascot And Sunningdale is violent-crime, while in Beaconsfield 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 Beaconsfield.
Ascot and Sunningdale School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Beaconsfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ascot and Sunningdale | Beaconsfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 5 |
| Primary | 5 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ascot And Sunningdale enjoy 420.4 Mbps on average, while Beaconsfield lags behind at 370.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Ascot And Sunningdale and 95% in Beaconsfield. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 69.7% in Beaconsfield.
Ascot And Sunningdale is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (420 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ascot And Sunningdale is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Beaconsfield's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,190 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £1,241 in Beaconsfield. 69.1% of homes in Ascot And Sunningdale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.8% in Beaconsfield.
Ascot And Sunningdale has more energy-efficient housing — 69.1% reach band C or above, vs 65.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ascot And Sunningdale has a population of 15,340 while Beaconsfield has 13,868. Median household income is £38,434.5 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £35,471 in Beaconsfield. The median age is 42.9 in Ascot And Sunningdale and 43.4 in Beaconsfield. Employment rates stand at 62% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 61.6% in Beaconsfield.
| Indicator | Ascot and Sunningdale | Beaconsfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,340 | 13,868 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £38,434.5 | £35,471 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 61.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 41% |
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