Ascot and Sunningdale vs Caversham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Caversham wins on house prices with a 139% gap. 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
Caversham
£504,204
Crime Rate
Ascot and Sunningdale
58.1
Caversham
95.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ascot and Sunningdale
100.0%
Caversham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ascot and Sunningdale
420.4
Caversham
435.8
EPC Rating
Ascot and Sunningdale
71.8
Caversham
71.3
Median Income
Ascot and Sunningdale
£38,435
Caversham
£36,987
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Ascot And Sunningdale commands an average of £1,205,601, compared with £504,204 in Caversham – a difference of 139%. The most affordable entry point in Ascot And Sunningdale is a terraced at £536,647, while in Caversham it is a flat at £267,554.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 135% pricier in Ascot And Sunningdale (£629,748 vs £267,554).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ascot And Sunningdale prices grew faster — 44% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Ascot And Sunningdale experience less crime overall, with a rate of 58.1 per 1,000 versus 95.7 per 1,000 in Caversham. The most common crime category in Ascot And Sunningdale is violent-crime, while in Caversham 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 EastFamilies may prefer Ascot And Sunningdale, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Caversham. There are 6 schools in Ascot And Sunningdale and 10 in Caversham.
Ascot and Sunningdale School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Caversham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ascot and Sunningdale | Caversham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 10 |
| Primary | 5 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 435.8 Mbps in Caversham and 420.4 Mbps in Ascot And Sunningdale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Ascot And Sunningdale and 97.8% in Caversham. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 84.7% in Caversham.
Caversham is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (436 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ascot And Sunningdale, scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 71.3 (band C) in Caversham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,190 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £1,180 in Caversham. 69.1% of homes in Ascot And Sunningdale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.7% in Caversham.
Ascot And Sunningdale has more energy-efficient housing — 69.1% reach band C or above, vs 65.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,434.5 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £36,987.3 in Caversham. The median age is 42.9 in Ascot And Sunningdale and 41.7 in Caversham. Employment rates stand at 62% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 63.1% in Caversham. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale versus 65.5% in Caversham. Ascot And Sunningdale has a population of 15,340 and Caversham has 33,038.
| Indicator | Ascot and Sunningdale | Caversham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,340 | 33,038 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £38,434.5 | £36,987.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 63.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 65.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 43.4% |
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