Ascot and Sunningdale vs Chertsey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe 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 & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastAscot 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.
| Metric | Ascot and Sunningdale | Chertsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 6 |
| Primary | 5 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Ascot and Sunningdale | Chertsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,340 | 14,558 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £38,434.5 | £37,761.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 60.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 34.5% |
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