Ascot and Sunningdale vs Cobham (Elmbridge)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCobham (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.
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 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.
| Metric | Ascot and Sunningdale | Cobham (Elmbridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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).
| Indicator | Ascot and Sunningdale | Cobham (Elmbridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,340 | 17,505 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £38,434.5 | £39,241.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 59.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 46.4% |
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