Ascot and Sunningdale vs Blackwater (Hart)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty 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 & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Ascot And Sunningdale and Blackwater (hart) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
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 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.
| Metric | Ascot and Sunningdale | Blackwater (Hart) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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).
| Indicator | Ascot and Sunningdale | Blackwater (Hart) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,340 | 7,170 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £38,434.5 | £37,534 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 64.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 35.6% |
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