Ascot and Sunningdale vs Chalfont St Peter
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Chalfont St Peter wins on house prices with a 46% 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
Chalfont St Peter
£826,449
Crime Rate
Ascot and Sunningdale
58.1
Chalfont St Peter
59.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ascot and Sunningdale
100.0%
Chalfont St Peter
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ascot and Sunningdale
420.4
Chalfont St Peter
440.9
EPC Rating
Ascot and Sunningdale
71.8
Chalfont St Peter
70.4
Median Income
Ascot and Sunningdale
£38,435
Chalfont St Peter
£37,421
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Ascot And Sunningdale commands an average of £1,205,601, compared with £826,449 in Chalfont St Peter – a difference of 46%. The most affordable entry point in Ascot And Sunningdale is a terraced at £536,647, while in Chalfont St Peter it is a flat at £415,603.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 52% pricier in Ascot And Sunningdale (£629,748 vs £415,603).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ascot And Sunningdale prices grew faster — 44% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Ascot And Sunningdale experience less crime overall, with a rate of 58.1 per 1,000 versus 59.1 per 1,000 in Chalfont St Peter. The most common crime category in Ascot And Sunningdale is violent-crime, while in Chalfont St Peter 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 Chalfont St Peter. There are 6 schools in Ascot And Sunningdale and 5 in Chalfont St Peter.
Ascot and Sunningdale School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chalfont St Peter School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ascot and Sunningdale | Chalfont St Peter |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 5 |
| Primary | 5 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 440.9 Mbps in Chalfont St Peter and 420.4 Mbps in Ascot And Sunningdale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Ascot And Sunningdale and 96.4% in Chalfont St Peter. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 86.4% in Chalfont St Peter.
Chalfont St Peter is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (441 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ascot And Sunningdale leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Chalfont St Peter averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,190 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £1,277 in Chalfont St Peter. 69.1% of homes in Ascot And Sunningdale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Chalfont St Peter.
Ascot And Sunningdale has more energy-efficient housing — 69.1% reach band C or above, vs 63% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,434.5 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £37,421 in Chalfont St Peter. The median age is 42.9 in Ascot And Sunningdale and 43.3 in Chalfont St Peter. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale versus 70.5% in Chalfont St Peter. Employment rates stand at 62% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 62.1% in Chalfont St Peter.
| Indicator | Ascot and Sunningdale | Chalfont St Peter |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,340 | 13,363 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £38,434.5 | £37,421 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 62.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 41.9% |
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