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Ascot and Sunningdale vs Maidenhead

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Maidenhead is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 91% lower. 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

Maidenhead

£632,300

Crime Rate

Ascot and Sunningdale

58.1

Maidenhead

58.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ascot and Sunningdale

100.0%

Maidenhead

81.2%

Avg Download Speed

Ascot and Sunningdale

420.4

Maidenhead

398.4

EPC Rating

Ascot and Sunningdale

71.8

Maidenhead

71.3

Median Income

Ascot and Sunningdale

£38,435

Maidenhead

£35,553

Property in Ascot And Sunningdale commands an average of £1,205,601, compared with £632,300 in Maidenhead – a difference of 91%. The most affordable entry point in Ascot And Sunningdale is a terraced at £536,647, while in Maidenhead it is a flat at £315,018.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 100% pricier in Ascot And Sunningdale (£629,748 vs £315,018).

Price Trend (11 Years)

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

Ascot And Sunningdale has a crime rate of 58.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Maidenhead at 58.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ascot And Sunningdale is violent-crime, while in Maidenhead 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 81.2% in Maidenhead. There are 6 schools in Ascot And Sunningdale and 22 in Maidenhead.

Ascot and Sunningdale School Inspection Breakdown

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

Maidenhead School Inspection Breakdown

81.2% of 22 schools (17 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAscot and SunningdaleMaidenhead
Total Schools622
Primary517
Secondary15
% Top two bands100%81.2%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 420.4 Mbps in Ascot And Sunningdale and 398.4 Mbps in Maidenhead. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Ascot And Sunningdale and 97.5% in Maidenhead. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 72.9% in Maidenhead.

Ascot And Sunningdale is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (420 vs 398 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Ascot And Sunningdale leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Maidenhead averages 71.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,190 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £1,143 in Maidenhead. 69.1% of homes in Ascot And Sunningdale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Maidenhead.

Maidenhead has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 69.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £38,434.5 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £35,552.7 in Maidenhead. The median age is 42.9 in Ascot And Sunningdale and 40.9 in Maidenhead. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale versus 61.6% in Maidenhead. Employment rates stand at 62% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 61.8% in Maidenhead.

IndicatorAscot and SunningdaleMaidenhead
Population15,34067,391
Median Age42.940.9
Median Household Income£38,434.5£35,552.7
Employment Rate62%61.8%
Owner Occupied68.4%61.6%
Degree-Level Qualified38.8%40.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ascot And Sunningdale and Maidenhead?
Ascot And Sunningdale and Maidenhead are approximately 8.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ascot And Sunningdale or Maidenhead?
Maidenhead is cheaper, with an average house price of £632,300.
Is Ascot And Sunningdale or Maidenhead safer?
Ascot And Sunningdale has the lower crime rate at 58.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ascot And Sunningdale or Maidenhead?
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 Maidenhead?
Ascot And Sunningdale has faster average broadband at 420.4 Mbps.

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