Ascot and Sunningdale vs Henley-on-Thames
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Henley On Thames wins on house prices with a 28% gap. Henley On Thames 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
Henley-on-Thames
£938,538
Crime Rate
Ascot and Sunningdale
58.1
Henley-on-Thames
40.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ascot and Sunningdale
100.0%
Henley-on-Thames
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ascot and Sunningdale
420.4
Henley-on-Thames
349
EPC Rating
Ascot and Sunningdale
71.8
Henley-on-Thames
71
Median Income
Ascot and Sunningdale
£38,435
Henley-on-Thames
£37,843
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Ascot And Sunningdale commands an average of £1,205,601, compared with £938,538 in Henley On Thames – a difference of 28%. The most affordable entry point in Ascot And Sunningdale is a terraced at £536,647, while in Henley On Thames it is a flat at £510,098.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 23% pricier in Ascot And Sunningdale (£629,748 vs £510,098).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ascot And Sunningdale prices grew faster — 44% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Henley On Thames experience less crime overall, with a rate of 40.6 per 1,000 versus 58.1 per 1,000 in Ascot And Sunningdale. The most common crime category in Ascot And Sunningdale is violent-crime, while in Henley On Thames 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 100% in Henley On Thames. There are 6 schools in Ascot And Sunningdale and 5 in Henley On Thames.
Ascot and Sunningdale School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Henley-on-Thames School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ascot and Sunningdale | Henley-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 5 |
| Primary | 5 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 420.4 Mbps in Ascot And Sunningdale and 349.0 Mbps in Henley On Thames. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Ascot And Sunningdale and 93.7% in Henley On Thames. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 64.6% in Henley On Thames.
Ascot And Sunningdale is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (420 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ascot And Sunningdale, scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Henley On Thames. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,190 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £1,261 in Henley On Thames. 69.1% of homes in Ascot And Sunningdale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.5% in Henley On Thames.
Ascot And Sunningdale has more energy-efficient housing — 69.1% reach band C or above, vs 65.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,434.5 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £37,843.2 in Henley On Thames. The median age is 42.9 in Ascot And Sunningdale and 43.5 in Henley On Thames. Employment rates stand at 62% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 62.4% in Henley On Thames. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale versus 70.6% in Henley On Thames. Ascot And Sunningdale has a population of 15,340 and Henley On Thames has 11,786.
| Indicator | Ascot and Sunningdale | Henley-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,340 | 11,786 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £38,434.5 | £37,843.2 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 62.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 70.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 44% |
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