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Ascot and Sunningdale vs Slough

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

Slough is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 138% 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

Slough

£506,166

Crime Rate

Ascot and Sunningdale

58.1

Slough

86.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ascot and Sunningdale

100.0%

Slough

97.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ascot and Sunningdale

420.4

Slough

457.1

EPC Rating

Ascot and Sunningdale

71.8

Slough

71.2

Median Income

Ascot and Sunningdale

£38,435

Slough

£34,494

Property in Ascot And Sunningdale commands an average of £1,205,601, compared with £506,166 in Slough – a difference of 138%. The most affordable entry point in Ascot And Sunningdale is a terraced at £536,647, while in Slough it is a flat at £231,781.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 172% pricier in Ascot And Sunningdale (£629,748 vs £231,781).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ascot And Sunningdale prices grew faster — 44% vs 22%.

Ascot And Sunningdale has a crime rate of 58.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 49% lower than Slough at 86.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ascot And Sunningdale is violent-crime, while in Slough 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 97% in Slough. There are 6 schools in Ascot And Sunningdale and 44 in Slough.

Ascot and Sunningdale School Inspection Breakdown

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

Slough School Inspection Breakdown

97% of 44 schools (28 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAscot and SunningdaleSlough
Total Schools644
Primary528
Secondary116
% Top two bands100%97%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 457.1 Mbps in Slough and 420.4 Mbps in Ascot And Sunningdale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Ascot And Sunningdale and 96% in Slough. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 88.7% in Slough.

Slough is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (457 vs 420 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Ascot And Sunningdale, scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 71.2 (band C) in Slough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,190 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £1,095 in Slough. 69.1% of homes in Ascot And Sunningdale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.4% in Slough.

Slough has more energy-efficient housing — 70.4% 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 £34,494 in Slough. The median age is 42.9 in Ascot And Sunningdale and 39.5 in Slough. Employment rates stand at 62% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 61.8% in Slough. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale versus 59.2% in Slough. Ascot And Sunningdale has a population of 15,340 and Slough has 166,868.

IndicatorAscot and SunningdaleSlough
Population15,340166,868
Median Age42.939.5
Median Household Income£38,434.5£34,494
Employment Rate62%61.8%
Owner Occupied68.4%59.2%
Degree-Level Qualified38.8%37.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ascot And Sunningdale and Slough?
Ascot And Sunningdale and Slough are approximately 8.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ascot And Sunningdale or Slough?
Slough is cheaper, with an average house price of £506,166.
Is Ascot And Sunningdale or Slough safer?
Ascot And Sunningdale has the lower crime rate at 58.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ascot And Sunningdale or Slough?
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 Slough?
Slough has faster average broadband at 457.1 Mbps.

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