Ascot and Sunningdale vs Frimley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Frimley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 153% lower. Frimley 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
Frimley
£475,889
Crime Rate
Ascot and Sunningdale
58.1
Frimley
52.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ascot and Sunningdale
100.0%
Frimley
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Ascot and Sunningdale
420.4
Frimley
437.8
EPC Rating
Ascot and Sunningdale
71.8
Frimley
70.6
Median Income
Ascot and Sunningdale
£38,435
Frimley
£37,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Ascot And Sunningdale commands an average of £1,205,601, compared with £475,889 in Frimley – a difference of 153%. The most affordable entry point in Ascot And Sunningdale is a terraced at £536,647, while in Frimley it is a flat at £271,618.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 152% pricier in Ascot And Sunningdale (£1,481,515 vs £588,370).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ascot And Sunningdale prices grew faster — 44% vs -2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastFrimley has a crime rate of 52.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11% lower than Ascot And Sunningdale at 58.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ascot And Sunningdale is violent-crime, while in Frimley 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 EastFamilies may prefer Ascot And Sunningdale, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Frimley. There are 6 schools in Ascot And Sunningdale and 6 in Frimley.
Ascot and Sunningdale School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Frimley School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ascot and Sunningdale | Frimley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 6 |
| Primary | 5 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 437.8 Mbps in Frimley and 420.4 Mbps in Ascot And Sunningdale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Ascot And Sunningdale and 97.3% in Frimley. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 85.6% in Frimley.
Frimley is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (438 vs 420 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ascot And Sunningdale leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Frimley averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,190 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £1,200 in Frimley. 69.1% of homes in Ascot And Sunningdale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.4% in Frimley.
Ascot And Sunningdale has more energy-efficient housing — 69.1% reach band C or above, vs 66.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,434.5 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £37,464.7 in Frimley. The median age is 42.9 in Ascot And Sunningdale and 42.5 in Frimley. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale versus 66.9% in Frimley. Employment rates stand at 62% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 61.9% in Frimley.
| Indicator | Ascot and Sunningdale | Frimley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,340 | 15,101 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £38,434.5 | £37,464.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 61.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 37.7% |
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