Ascot and Sunningdale vs Slough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastAscot 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.
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 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.
| Metric | Ascot and Sunningdale | Slough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 44 |
| Primary | 5 | 28 |
| Secondary | 1 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Ascot and Sunningdale | Slough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,340 | 166,868 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 39.5 |
| Median Household Income | £38,434.5 | £34,494 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 61.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 59.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 37.9% |
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