Ascot and Sunningdale vs Bourne End
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bourne End offers lower property prices by roughly 48%. 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
Bourne End
£814,616
Crime Rate
Ascot and Sunningdale
58.1
Bourne End
59.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ascot and Sunningdale
100.0%
Bourne End
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ascot and Sunningdale
420.4
Bourne End
397.3
EPC Rating
Ascot and Sunningdale
71.8
Bourne End
71
Median Income
Ascot and Sunningdale
£38,435
Bourne End
£36,571
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Bourne End more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £814,616 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 Bourne End it is a flat at £342,075.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 84% pricier in Ascot And Sunningdale (£629,748 vs £342,075).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bourne End prices grew faster — 51% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Ascot And Sunningdale (58.1 per 1,000) compared to Bourne End (59.3 per 1,000), a 2% difference. The most common crime category in Ascot And Sunningdale is violent-crime, while in Bourne End 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 Bourne End.
Ascot and Sunningdale School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bourne End School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ascot and Sunningdale | Bourne End |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ascot And Sunningdale enjoy 420.4 Mbps on average, while Bourne End lags behind at 397.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Ascot And Sunningdale and 99% in Bourne End. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 67.8% in Bourne End.
Ascot And Sunningdale is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (420 vs 397 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ascot And Sunningdale is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Bourne End's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,190 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £1,240 in Bourne End. 69.1% of homes in Ascot And Sunningdale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.5% in Bourne End.
Ascot And Sunningdale has more energy-efficient housing — 69.1% reach band C or above, vs 66.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ascot And Sunningdale has a population of 15,340 while Bourne End has 6,852. Median household income is £38,434.5 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £36,570.5 in Bourne End. The median age is 42.9 in Ascot And Sunningdale and 43.5 in Bourne End. Employment rates stand at 62% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 61.7% in Bourne End.
| Indicator | Ascot and Sunningdale | Bourne End |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,340 | 6,852 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £38,434.5 | £36,570.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 43% |
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