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Ascot and Sunningdale vs Cobham (Elmbridge)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Cobham (elmbridge) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Cobham (elmbridge) 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

Cobham (Elmbridge)

£1,154,690

Crime Rate

Ascot and Sunningdale

58.1

Cobham (Elmbridge)

51.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ascot and Sunningdale

100.0%

Cobham (Elmbridge)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ascot and Sunningdale

420.4

Cobham (Elmbridge)

343.1

EPC Rating

Ascot and Sunningdale

71.8

Cobham (Elmbridge)

69.3

Median Income

Ascot and Sunningdale

£38,435

Cobham (Elmbridge)

£39,241

Property in Ascot And Sunningdale commands an average of £1,205,601, compared with £1,154,690 in Cobham (elmbridge) – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Ascot And Sunningdale is a terraced at £536,647, while in Cobham (elmbridge) it is a flat at £511,799.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 23% pricier in Ascot And Sunningdale (£629,748 vs £511,799).

Price Trend (11 Years)

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

Cobham (elmbridge) has a crime rate of 51.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 13% lower than Ascot And Sunningdale at 58.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ascot And Sunningdale is violent-crime, while in Cobham (elmbridge) 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 Cobham (elmbridge). There are 6 schools in Ascot And Sunningdale and 3 in Cobham (elmbridge).

Ascot and Sunningdale School Inspection Breakdown

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

Cobham (Elmbridge) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAscot and SunningdaleCobham (Elmbridge)
Total Schools63
Primary52
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 420.4 Mbps in Ascot And Sunningdale and 343.1 Mbps in Cobham (elmbridge). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Ascot And Sunningdale and 91.6% in Cobham (elmbridge). Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 60.9% in Cobham (elmbridge).

Ascot And Sunningdale is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (420 vs 343 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Ascot And Sunningdale leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Cobham (elmbridge) averages 69.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,190 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £1,355 in Cobham (elmbridge). 69.1% of homes in Ascot And Sunningdale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.5% in Cobham (elmbridge).

Ascot And Sunningdale has more energy-efficient housing — 69.1% reach band C or above, vs 60.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £39,241.3 in Cobham (elmbridge) and £38,434.5 in Ascot And Sunningdale. The median age is 42.9 in Ascot And Sunningdale and 44.5 in Cobham (elmbridge). Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale versus 70.3% in Cobham (elmbridge). Employment rates stand at 62% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 59.5% in Cobham (elmbridge).

IndicatorAscot and SunningdaleCobham (Elmbridge)
Population15,34017,505
Median Age42.944.5
Median Household Income£38,434.5£39,241.3
Employment Rate62%59.5%
Owner Occupied68.4%70.3%
Degree-Level Qualified38.8%46.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ascot And Sunningdale and Cobham (elmbridge)?
Ascot And Sunningdale and Cobham (elmbridge) are approximately 12.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ascot And Sunningdale or Cobham (elmbridge)?
Cobham (elmbridge) is cheaper, with an average house price of £1,154,690.
Is Ascot And Sunningdale or Cobham (elmbridge) safer?
Cobham (elmbridge) has the lower crime rate at 51.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ascot And Sunningdale or Cobham (elmbridge)?
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 Cobham (elmbridge)?
Ascot And Sunningdale has faster average broadband at 420.4 Mbps.

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