Ascot and Sunningdale vs Bracknell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Bracknell is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 184% lower. Bracknell 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
Bracknell
£425,233
Crime Rate
Ascot and Sunningdale
58.1
Bracknell
53.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ascot and Sunningdale
100.0%
Bracknell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ascot and Sunningdale
420.4
Bracknell
473
EPC Rating
Ascot and Sunningdale
71.8
Bracknell
73.2
Median Income
Ascot and Sunningdale
£38,435
Bracknell
£36,051
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £425,233, Bracknell undercuts Ascot And Sunningdale (£1,205,601) by around 184% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ascot And Sunningdale is a terraced at £536,647, while in Bracknell it is a flat at £232,969.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 170% pricier in Ascot And Sunningdale (£629,748 vs £232,969).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ascot And Sunningdale prices grew faster — 44% vs -2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBracknell has a crime rate of 53 per 1,000 residents, which is 10% lower than Ascot And Sunningdale at 58.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ascot And Sunningdale is violent-crime, while in Bracknell 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 EastOf the 6 schools in Ascot And Sunningdale, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bracknell, which has 21 schools, the figure is 100%.
Ascot and Sunningdale School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bracknell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (17 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ascot and Sunningdale | Bracknell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 21 |
| Primary | 5 | 17 |
| Secondary | 1 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bracknell averages 473.0 Mbps – ahead of Ascot And Sunningdale's 420.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Ascot And Sunningdale and 96.9% in Bracknell. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 92.9% in Bracknell.
Bracknell is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (473 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bracknell leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.2 (C), while Ascot And Sunningdale averages 71.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,190 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £1,048 in Bracknell. 69.1% of homes in Ascot And Sunningdale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 76.7% in Bracknell.
Bracknell has more energy-efficient housing — 76.7% 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 £36,051 in Bracknell. The median age is 42.9 in Ascot And Sunningdale and 40.8 in Bracknell. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale versus 66.8% in Bracknell. Employment rates stand at 62% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 66.4% in Bracknell.
| Indicator | Ascot and Sunningdale | Bracknell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,340 | 79,581 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 40.8 |
| Median Household Income | £38,434.5 | £36,051 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 66.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 35.6% |
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