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Ascot and Sunningdale vs Chertsey

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Chertsey is about 137% cheaper on average. 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

Chertsey

£508,737

Crime Rate

Ascot and Sunningdale

58.1

Chertsey

70.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ascot and Sunningdale

100.0%

Chertsey

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ascot and Sunningdale

420.4

Chertsey

387.1

EPC Rating

Ascot and Sunningdale

71.8

Chertsey

70.7

Median Income

Ascot and Sunningdale

£38,435

Chertsey

£37,762

The average house price in Chertsey is £508,737, which is 137% less than Ascot And Sunningdale at £1,205,601. The most affordable entry point in Ascot And Sunningdale is a terraced at £536,647, while in Chertsey it is a flat at £274,825.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 129% pricier in Ascot And Sunningdale (£629,748 vs £274,825).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ascot And Sunningdale prices grew faster — 44% vs 1%.

Crime is lower in Ascot And Sunningdale (58.1 per 1,000) compared to Chertsey (70.8 per 1,000), a 22% difference. The most common crime category in Ascot And Sunningdale is violent-crime, while in Chertsey it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Ascot And Sunningdale has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Chertsey. Ascot And Sunningdale has 6 schools in total, while Chertsey has 6.

Ascot and Sunningdale School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Chertsey School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAscot and SunningdaleChertsey
Total Schools66
Primary54
Secondary12
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Ascot And Sunningdale offers faster average downloads at 420.4 Mbps, compared to 387.1 Mbps in Chertsey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Ascot And Sunningdale and 93.9% in Chertsey. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 73.7% in Chertsey.

Ascot And Sunningdale is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (420 vs 387 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Ascot And Sunningdale are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Chertsey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,190 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £1,081 in Chertsey. 69.1% of homes in Ascot And Sunningdale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Chertsey.

Ascot And Sunningdale has more energy-efficient housing — 69.1% reach band C or above, vs 63.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £38,434.5 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £37,761.5 in Chertsey. The median age is 42.9 in Ascot And Sunningdale and 42.8 in Chertsey. Employment rates stand at 62% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 60.1% in Chertsey. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale versus 67.2% in Chertsey.

IndicatorAscot and SunningdaleChertsey
Population15,34014,558
Median Age42.942.8
Median Household Income£38,434.5£37,761.5
Employment Rate62%60.1%
Owner Occupied68.4%67.2%
Degree-Level Qualified38.8%34.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ascot And Sunningdale and Chertsey?
Ascot And Sunningdale and Chertsey are approximately 6.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ascot And Sunningdale or Chertsey?
Chertsey is cheaper, with an average house price of £508,737.
Is Ascot And Sunningdale or Chertsey safer?
Ascot And Sunningdale has the lower crime rate at 58.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ascot And Sunningdale or Chertsey?
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 Chertsey?
Ascot And Sunningdale has faster average broadband at 420.4 Mbps.

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