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Ascot and Sunningdale vs Chalfont St Peter

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Residents 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.

Families 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.

MetricAscot and SunningdaleChalfont St Peter
Total Schools65
Primary54
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAscot and SunningdaleChalfont St Peter
Population15,34013,363
Median Age42.943.3
Median Household Income£38,434.5£37,421
Employment Rate62%62.1%
Owner Occupied68.4%70.5%
Degree-Level Qualified38.8%41.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ascot And Sunningdale and Chalfont St Peter?
Ascot And Sunningdale and Chalfont St Peter are approximately 14.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ascot And Sunningdale or Chalfont St Peter?
Chalfont St Peter is cheaper, with an average house price of £826,449.
Is Ascot And Sunningdale or Chalfont St Peter safer?
Ascot And Sunningdale has the lower crime rate at 58.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ascot And Sunningdale or Chalfont St Peter?
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 Chalfont St Peter?
Chalfont St Peter has faster average broadband at 440.9 Mbps.

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