Ascot and Sunningdale vs Farncombe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Farncombe is about 87% cheaper on average. Farncombe 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
Farncombe
£646,250
Crime Rate
Ascot and Sunningdale
58.1
Farncombe
37.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ascot and Sunningdale
100.0%
Farncombe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ascot and Sunningdale
420.4
Farncombe
393
EPC Rating
Ascot and Sunningdale
71.8
Farncombe
69.2
Median Income
Ascot and Sunningdale
£38,435
Farncombe
£40,845
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Farncombe is £646,250, which is 87% less than Ascot And Sunningdale at £1,205,601. The most affordable entry point in Ascot And Sunningdale is a terraced at £536,647, while in Farncombe it is a flat at £341,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 85% pricier in Ascot And Sunningdale (£629,748 vs £341,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Farncombe prices grew faster — 51% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 37 offences per 1,000 people, Farncombe is the safer of the two – 57% lower than Ascot And Sunningdale's 58.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ascot And Sunningdale is violent-crime, while in Farncombe 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 EastAscot And Sunningdale has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Farncombe. Ascot And Sunningdale has 6 schools in total, while Farncombe has 4.
Ascot and Sunningdale School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Farncombe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ascot and Sunningdale | Farncombe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 4 |
| Primary | 5 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ascot And Sunningdale offers faster average downloads at 420.4 Mbps, compared to 393.0 Mbps in Farncombe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Ascot And Sunningdale and 96.8% in Farncombe. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 74.9% in Farncombe.
Ascot And Sunningdale is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (420 vs 393 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ascot And Sunningdale are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Farncombe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,190 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £1,331 in Farncombe. 69.1% of homes in Ascot And Sunningdale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.7% in Farncombe.
Ascot And Sunningdale has more energy-efficient housing — 69.1% reach band C or above, vs 58.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £40,845 in Farncombe and £38,434.5 in Ascot And Sunningdale. The median age is 42.9 in Ascot And Sunningdale and 44.1 in Farncombe. Employment rates stand at 62% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 58.5% in Farncombe. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale versus 69% in Farncombe.
| Indicator | Ascot and Sunningdale | Farncombe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,340 | 13,247 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £38,434.5 | £40,845 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 45.4% |
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