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Ascot and Sunningdale vs Henley-on-Thames

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Residents 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.

Families 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.

MetricAscot and SunningdaleHenley-on-Thames
Total Schools65
Primary54
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAscot and SunningdaleHenley-on-Thames
Population15,34011,786
Median Age42.943.5
Median Household Income£38,434.5£37,843.2
Employment Rate62%62.4%
Owner Occupied68.4%70.6%
Degree-Level Qualified38.8%44%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ascot And Sunningdale and Henley On Thames?
Ascot And Sunningdale and Henley On Thames are approximately 14.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ascot And Sunningdale or Henley On Thames?
Henley On Thames is cheaper, with an average house price of £938,538.
Is Ascot And Sunningdale or Henley On Thames safer?
Henley On Thames has the lower crime rate at 40.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ascot And Sunningdale or Henley On Thames?
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 Henley On Thames?
Ascot And Sunningdale has faster average broadband at 420.4 Mbps.

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