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Ascot and Sunningdale vs Blackwater (Hart)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Blackwater (hart) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 186% lower. For families, Ascot And Sunningdale edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Ascot and Sunningdale

£1,205,601

Blackwater (Hart)

£421,945

Crime Rate

Ascot and Sunningdale

58.1

Blackwater (Hart)

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ascot and Sunningdale

100.0%

Blackwater (Hart)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ascot and Sunningdale

420.4

Blackwater (Hart)

437.8

EPC Rating

Ascot and Sunningdale

71.8

Blackwater (Hart)

71.9

Median Income

Ascot and Sunningdale

£38,435

Blackwater (Hart)

£37,534

Property in Ascot And Sunningdale commands an average of £1,205,601, compared with £421,945 in Blackwater (hart) – a difference of 186%. The most affordable entry point in Ascot And Sunningdale is a terraced at £536,647, while in Blackwater (hart) it is a flat at £225,891.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 179% pricier in Ascot And Sunningdale (£629,748 vs £225,891).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ascot And Sunningdale prices grew faster — 44% vs 17%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Ascot And Sunningdale and Blackwater (hart) at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Families may prefer Ascot And Sunningdale, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Blackwater (hart). There are 6 schools in Ascot And Sunningdale and 2 in Blackwater (hart).

Ascot and Sunningdale School Inspection Breakdown

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

Blackwater (Hart) School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricAscot and SunningdaleBlackwater (Hart)
Total Schools62
Primary52
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 437.8 Mbps in Blackwater (hart) and 420.4 Mbps in Ascot And Sunningdale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Ascot And Sunningdale and 96.7% in Blackwater (hart). Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 85.7% in Blackwater (hart).

Blackwater (hart) is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (438 vs 420 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Blackwater (hart) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.9 (C), while Ascot And Sunningdale averages 71.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,190 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £1,130 in Blackwater (hart). 69.1% of homes in Ascot And Sunningdale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.8% in Blackwater (hart).

Blackwater (hart) has more energy-efficient housing — 70.8% reach band C or above, vs 69.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £38,434.5 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £37,534 in Blackwater (hart). The median age is 42.9 in Ascot And Sunningdale and 42.2 in Blackwater (hart). Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale versus 68.1% in Blackwater (hart). Employment rates stand at 62% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 64.2% in Blackwater (hart).

IndicatorAscot and SunningdaleBlackwater (Hart)
Population15,3407,170
Median Age42.942.2
Median Household Income£38,434.5£37,534
Employment Rate62%64.2%
Owner Occupied68.4%68.1%
Degree-Level Qualified38.8%35.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ascot And Sunningdale and Blackwater (hart)?
Ascot And Sunningdale and Blackwater (hart) are approximately 7.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ascot And Sunningdale or Blackwater (hart)?
Blackwater (hart) is cheaper, with an average house price of £421,945.
Is Ascot And Sunningdale or Blackwater (hart) safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Ascot And Sunningdale or Blackwater (hart)?
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 Blackwater (hart)?
Blackwater (hart) has faster average broadband at 437.8 Mbps.

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