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Ascot and Sunningdale vs Farnham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Farnham offers lower property prices by roughly 81%. Farnham 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

Farnham

£664,871

Crime Rate

Ascot and Sunningdale

58.1

Farnham

37.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ascot and Sunningdale

100.0%

Farnham

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ascot and Sunningdale

420.4

Farnham

373.5

EPC Rating

Ascot and Sunningdale

71.8

Farnham

68.5

Median Income

Ascot and Sunningdale

£38,435

Farnham

£43,842

The average house price in Farnham is £664,871, which is 81% 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 Farnham it is a flat at £361,405.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 74% pricier in Ascot And Sunningdale (£629,748 vs £361,405).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ascot And Sunningdale prices grew faster — 44% vs 22%.

With 37.1 offences per 1,000 people, Farnham 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 Farnham it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Ascot And Sunningdale has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Farnham. Ascot And Sunningdale has 6 schools in total, while Farnham has 5.

Ascot and Sunningdale School Inspection Breakdown

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

Farnham School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricAscot and SunningdaleFarnham
Total Schools65
Primary55
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Ascot And Sunningdale offers faster average downloads at 420.4 Mbps, compared to 373.5 Mbps in Farnham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Ascot And Sunningdale and 99% in Farnham. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 64.2% in Farnham.

Ascot And Sunningdale is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (420 vs 374 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 68.5 (band C) in Farnham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,190 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £1,466 in Farnham. 69.1% of homes in Ascot And Sunningdale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53% in Farnham.

Ascot And Sunningdale has more energy-efficient housing — 69.1% reach band C or above, vs 53% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £43,842 in Farnham and £38,434.5 in Ascot And Sunningdale. The median age is 42.9 in Ascot And Sunningdale and 46 in Farnham. Employment rates stand at 62% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 58.6% in Farnham. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale versus 71.8% in Farnham.

IndicatorAscot and SunningdaleFarnham
Population15,34020,499
Median Age42.946
Median Household Income£38,434.5£43,842
Employment Rate62%58.6%
Owner Occupied68.4%71.8%
Degree-Level Qualified38.8%46.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ascot And Sunningdale and Farnham?
Ascot And Sunningdale and Farnham are approximately 14.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ascot And Sunningdale or Farnham?
Farnham is cheaper, with an average house price of £664,871.
Is Ascot And Sunningdale or Farnham safer?
Farnham has the lower crime rate at 37.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ascot And Sunningdale or Farnham?
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 Farnham?
Ascot And Sunningdale has faster average broadband at 420.4 Mbps.

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