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Ascot and Sunningdale vs Marlow

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Marlow wins on house prices with a 55% 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

Marlow

£775,630

Crime Rate

Ascot and Sunningdale

58.1

Marlow

59.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ascot and Sunningdale

100.0%

Marlow

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ascot and Sunningdale

420.4

Marlow

402.1

EPC Rating

Ascot and Sunningdale

71.8

Marlow

71

Median Income

Ascot and Sunningdale

£38,435

Marlow

£36,571

Property in Ascot And Sunningdale commands an average of £1,205,601, compared with £775,630 in Marlow – a difference of 55%. The most affordable entry point in Ascot And Sunningdale is a terraced at £536,647, while in Marlow it is a flat at £404,566.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 56% pricier in Ascot And Sunningdale (£629,748 vs £404,566).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ascot And Sunningdale prices grew faster — 44% vs 19%.

Residents of Ascot And Sunningdale experience less crime overall, with a rate of 58.1 per 1,000 versus 59.3 per 1,000 in Marlow. The most common crime category in Ascot And Sunningdale is violent-crime, while in Marlow 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 Marlow. There are 6 schools in Ascot And Sunningdale and 8 in Marlow.

Ascot and Sunningdale School Inspection Breakdown

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

Marlow School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAscot and SunningdaleMarlow
Total Schools68
Primary56
Secondary12
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 420.4 Mbps in Ascot And Sunningdale and 402.1 Mbps in Marlow. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Ascot And Sunningdale and 95.4% in Marlow. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 75.3% in Marlow.

Ascot And Sunningdale is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (420 vs 402 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Ascot And Sunningdale, scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Marlow. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,190 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £1,240 in Marlow. 69.1% of homes in Ascot And Sunningdale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.5% in Marlow.

Ascot And Sunningdale has more energy-efficient housing — 69.1% reach band C or above, vs 66.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £38,434.5 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £36,570.5 in Marlow. The median age is 42.9 in Ascot And Sunningdale and 43.5 in Marlow. Employment rates stand at 62% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 61.7% in Marlow. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale versus 68.1% in Marlow. Ascot And Sunningdale has a population of 15,340 and Marlow has 14,641.

IndicatorAscot and SunningdaleMarlow
Population15,34014,641
Median Age42.943.5
Median Household Income£38,434.5£36,570.5
Employment Rate62%61.7%
Owner Occupied68.4%68.1%
Degree-Level Qualified38.8%43%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ascot And Sunningdale and Marlow?
Ascot And Sunningdale and Marlow are approximately 13.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ascot And Sunningdale or Marlow?
Marlow is cheaper, with an average house price of £775,630.
Is Ascot And Sunningdale or Marlow safer?
Ascot And Sunningdale has the lower crime rate at 58.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ascot And Sunningdale or Marlow?
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 Marlow?
Ascot And Sunningdale has faster average broadband at 420.4 Mbps.

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