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Ascot and Sunningdale vs Guildford

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Guildford wins on house prices with a 94% 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

Guildford

£620,943

Crime Rate

Ascot and Sunningdale

58.1

Guildford

72.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ascot and Sunningdale

100.0%

Guildford

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ascot and Sunningdale

420.4

Guildford

424.3

EPC Rating

Ascot and Sunningdale

71.8

Guildford

70

Median Income

Ascot and Sunningdale

£38,435

Guildford

£37,848

Property in Ascot And Sunningdale commands an average of £1,205,601, compared with £620,943 in Guildford – a difference of 94%. The most affordable entry point in Ascot And Sunningdale is a terraced at £536,647, while in Guildford it is a flat at £300,737.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 109% pricier in Ascot And Sunningdale (£629,748 vs £300,737).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ascot And Sunningdale prices grew faster — 44% vs 8%.

Residents of Ascot And Sunningdale experience less crime overall, with a rate of 58.1 per 1,000 versus 72 per 1,000 in Guildford. The most common crime category in Ascot And Sunningdale is violent-crime, while in Guildford it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Families may prefer Ascot And Sunningdale, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Guildford. There are 6 schools in Ascot And Sunningdale and 21 in Guildford.

Ascot and Sunningdale School Inspection Breakdown

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

Guildford School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 21 schools (16 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAscot and SunningdaleGuildford
Total Schools621
Primary516
Secondary15
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 424.3 Mbps in Guildford and 420.4 Mbps in Ascot And Sunningdale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Ascot And Sunningdale and 97.8% in Guildford. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 76.9% in Guildford.

Guildford is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (424 vs 420 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Ascot And Sunningdale, scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Guildford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,190 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £1,196 in Guildford. 69.1% of homes in Ascot And Sunningdale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.4% in Guildford.

Ascot And Sunningdale has more energy-efficient housing — 69.1% reach band C or above, vs 64.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £38,434.5 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £37,848 in Guildford. The median age is 42.9 in Ascot And Sunningdale and 42.3 in Guildford. Employment rates stand at 62% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 58.5% in Guildford. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale versus 66.3% in Guildford. Ascot And Sunningdale has a population of 15,340 and Guildford has 77,870.

IndicatorAscot and SunningdaleGuildford
Population15,34077,870
Median Age42.942.3
Median Household Income£38,434.5£37,848
Employment Rate62%58.5%
Owner Occupied68.4%66.3%
Degree-Level Qualified38.8%44.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ascot And Sunningdale and Guildford?
Ascot And Sunningdale and Guildford are approximately 11.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ascot And Sunningdale or Guildford?
Guildford is cheaper, with an average house price of £620,943.
Is Ascot And Sunningdale or Guildford safer?
Ascot And Sunningdale has the lower crime rate at 58.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ascot And Sunningdale or Guildford?
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 Guildford?
Guildford has faster average broadband at 424.3 Mbps.

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