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Ascot and Sunningdale vs Egham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricAscot and SunningdaleEgham
Total Schools67
Primary56
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAscot and SunningdaleEgham
Population15,34028,003
Median Age42.942.3
Median Household Income£38,434.5£39,067
Employment Rate62%58.4%
Owner Occupied68.4%66.4%
Degree-Level Qualified38.8%35.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ascot And Sunningdale and Egham?
Ascot And Sunningdale and Egham are approximately 5.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ascot And Sunningdale or Egham?
Egham is cheaper, with an average house price of £517,919.
Is Ascot And Sunningdale or Egham safer?
Ascot And Sunningdale has the lower crime rate at 58.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ascot And Sunningdale or Egham?
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 Egham?
Ascot And Sunningdale has faster average broadband at 420.4 Mbps.

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