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Ascot and Sunningdale vs Datchet

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Datchet offers lower property prices by roughly 112%. 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

Datchet

£569,282

Crime Rate

Ascot and Sunningdale

58.1

Datchet

58.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ascot and Sunningdale

100.0%

Datchet

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ascot and Sunningdale

420.4

Datchet

423.2

EPC Rating

Ascot and Sunningdale

71.8

Datchet

71.3

Median Income

Ascot and Sunningdale

£38,435

Datchet

£35,553

Buyers will find Datchet more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £569,282 versus £1,205,601 in Ascot And Sunningdale. The most affordable entry point in Ascot And Sunningdale is a terraced at £536,647, while in Datchet it is a flat at £293,727.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 114% pricier in Ascot And Sunningdale (£629,748 vs £293,727).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ascot And Sunningdale prices grew faster — 44% vs 26%.

With 58.1 offences per 1,000 people, Ascot And Sunningdale is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Datchet's 58.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ascot And Sunningdale is violent-crime, while in Datchet it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

School quality favours Ascot And Sunningdale: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Datchet.

Ascot and Sunningdale School Inspection Breakdown

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

Datchet School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricAscot and SunningdaleDatchet
Total Schools62
Primary51
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Datchet enjoy 423.2 Mbps on average, while Ascot And Sunningdale lags behind at 420.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Ascot And Sunningdale and 94.8% in Datchet. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 81.2% in Datchet.

Datchet is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (423 vs 420 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Ascot And Sunningdale is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Datchet's band C (score 71.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,190 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £1,143 in Datchet. 69.1% of homes in Ascot And Sunningdale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Datchet.

Datchet has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 69.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Ascot And Sunningdale has a population of 15,340 while Datchet has 4,807. Median household income is £38,434.5 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £35,552.7 in Datchet. The median age is 42.9 in Ascot And Sunningdale and 40.9 in Datchet. Employment rates stand at 62% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 61.8% in Datchet.

IndicatorAscot and SunningdaleDatchet
Population15,3404,807
Median Age42.940.9
Median Household Income£38,434.5£35,552.7
Employment Rate62%61.8%
Owner Occupied68.4%61.6%
Degree-Level Qualified38.8%40.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ascot And Sunningdale and Datchet?
Ascot And Sunningdale and Datchet are approximately 6.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ascot And Sunningdale or Datchet?
Datchet is cheaper, with an average house price of £569,282.
Is Ascot And Sunningdale or Datchet safer?
Ascot And Sunningdale has the lower crime rate at 58.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ascot And Sunningdale or Datchet?
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 Datchet?
Datchet has faster average broadband at 423.2 Mbps.

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