Ascot and Sunningdale vs Maidenhead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastAscot 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.
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 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.
| Metric | Ascot and Sunningdale | Maidenhead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 22 |
| Primary | 5 | 17 |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Ascot and Sunningdale | Maidenhead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,340 | 67,391 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 40.9 |
| Median Household Income | £38,434.5 | £35,552.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 40.3% |
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