Ascot and Sunningdale vs Egham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Egham wins on house prices with a 133% gap. 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
Egham
£517,919
Crime Rate
Ascot and Sunningdale
58.1
Egham
70.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ascot and Sunningdale
100.0%
Egham
60.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ascot and Sunningdale
420.4
Egham
411.9
EPC Rating
Ascot and Sunningdale
71.8
Egham
72
Median Income
Ascot and Sunningdale
£38,435
Egham
£39,067
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £517,919, Egham undercuts Ascot And Sunningdale (£1,205,601) by around 133% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ascot And Sunningdale is a terraced at £536,647, while in Egham it is a flat at £364,784.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 82% pricier in Ascot And Sunningdale (£1,481,515 vs £815,495).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ascot And Sunningdale prices grew faster — 44% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Ascot And Sunningdale experience less crime overall, with a rate of 58.1 per 1,000 versus 70.8 per 1,000 in Egham. The most common crime category in Ascot And Sunningdale is violent-crime, while in Egham 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 EastOf the 6 schools in Ascot And Sunningdale, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Egham, which has 7 schools, the figure is 60%.
Ascot and Sunningdale School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Egham School Inspection Breakdown
60% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ascot and Sunningdale | Egham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 7 |
| Primary | 5 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 60% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ascot And Sunningdale averages 420.4 Mbps – ahead of Egham's 411.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Ascot And Sunningdale and 98.1% in Egham. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 75.5% in Egham.
Ascot And Sunningdale is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (420 vs 412 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Egham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Ascot And Sunningdale averages 71.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,190 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £1,118 in Egham. 69.1% of homes in Ascot And Sunningdale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.1% in Egham.
Ascot And Sunningdale has more energy-efficient housing — 69.1% reach band C or above, vs 67.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,067 in Egham and £38,434.5 in Ascot And Sunningdale. The median age is 42.9 in Ascot And Sunningdale and 42.3 in Egham. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale versus 66.4% in Egham. Employment rates stand at 62% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 58.4% in Egham.
| Indicator | Ascot and Sunningdale | Egham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,340 | 28,003 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £38,434.5 | £39,067 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 35.3% |
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