Ascot and Sunningdale vs Binfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Binfield offers lower property prices by roughly 121%. Binfield 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
Binfield
£546,490
Crime Rate
Ascot and Sunningdale
58.1
Binfield
52.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ascot and Sunningdale
100.0%
Binfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ascot and Sunningdale
420.4
Binfield
460.8
EPC Rating
Ascot and Sunningdale
71.8
Binfield
71.9
Median Income
Ascot and Sunningdale
£38,435
Binfield
£37,982
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Binfield more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £546,490 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 Binfield it is a flat at £272,857.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 131% pricier in Ascot And Sunningdale (£629,748 vs £272,857).
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 Binfield (52.8 per 1,000) compared to Ascot And Sunningdale (58.1 per 1,000), a 10% difference. The most common crime category in Ascot And Sunningdale is violent-crime, while in Binfield 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 Binfield.
Ascot and Sunningdale School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Binfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ascot and Sunningdale | Binfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Binfield enjoy 460.8 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 97% in Binfield. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 90.8% in Binfield.
Binfield is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (461 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Binfield is band C (score 71.9), ahead of Ascot And Sunningdale's band C (score 71.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,190 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £1,169 in Binfield. 69.1% of homes in Ascot And Sunningdale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.6% in Binfield.
Binfield has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 69.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ascot And Sunningdale has a population of 15,340 while Binfield has 4,851. Median household income is £38,434.5 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £37,982.3 in Binfield. The median age is 42.9 in Ascot And Sunningdale and 42.2 in Binfield. Employment rates stand at 62% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 63.9% in Binfield.
| Indicator | Ascot and Sunningdale | Binfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,340 | 4,851 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £38,434.5 | £37,982.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 63.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 42.3% |
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