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Ascot and Sunningdale vs Caversham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Residents 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.

Families 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.

MetricAscot and SunningdaleCaversham
Total Schools610
Primary59
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAscot and SunningdaleCaversham
Population15,34033,038
Median Age42.941.7
Median Household Income£38,434.5£36,987.3
Employment Rate62%63.1%
Owner Occupied68.4%65.5%
Degree-Level Qualified38.8%43.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ascot And Sunningdale and Caversham?
Ascot And Sunningdale and Caversham are approximately 14.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ascot And Sunningdale or Caversham?
Caversham is cheaper, with an average house price of £504,204.
Is Ascot And Sunningdale or Caversham safer?
Ascot And Sunningdale has the lower crime rate at 58.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ascot And Sunningdale or Caversham?
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 Caversham?
Caversham has faster average broadband at 435.8 Mbps.

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