Ascot and Sunningdale vs Farnham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastAscot 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.
| Metric | Ascot and Sunningdale | Farnham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 5 |
| Primary | 5 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Ascot and Sunningdale | Farnham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,340 | 20,499 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £38,434.5 | £43,842 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 58.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 71.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 46.6% |
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