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Ascot and Sunningdale vs Bracknell

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.5 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Bracknell 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.

Of 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.

MetricAscot and SunningdaleBracknell
Total Schools621
Primary517
Secondary14
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAscot and SunningdaleBracknell
Population15,34079,581
Median Age42.940.8
Median Household Income£38,434.5£36,051
Employment Rate62%66.4%
Owner Occupied68.4%66.8%
Degree-Level Qualified38.8%35.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ascot And Sunningdale and Bracknell?
Ascot And Sunningdale and Bracknell are approximately 4.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ascot And Sunningdale or Bracknell?
Bracknell is cheaper, with an average house price of £425,233.
Is Ascot And Sunningdale or Bracknell safer?
Bracknell has the lower crime rate at 53 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ascot And Sunningdale or Bracknell?
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 Bracknell?
Bracknell has faster average broadband at 473.0 Mbps.

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