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Ascot and Sunningdale vs Walton-on-Thames

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Walton On Thames is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 186% lower. Walton On Thames 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

Walton-on-Thames

£421,083

Crime Rate

Ascot and Sunningdale

58.1

Walton-on-Thames

51.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ascot and Sunningdale

100.0%

Walton-on-Thames

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ascot and Sunningdale

420.4

Walton-on-Thames

458

EPC Rating

Ascot and Sunningdale

71.8

Walton-on-Thames

69.7

Median Income

Ascot and Sunningdale

£38,435

Walton-on-Thames

£39,479

Property in Ascot And Sunningdale commands an average of £1,205,601, compared with £421,083 in Walton On Thames – a difference of 186%. The most affordable entry point in Ascot And Sunningdale is a terraced at £536,647, while in Walton On Thames it is a flat at £275,473.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 129% pricier in Ascot And Sunningdale (£629,748 vs £275,473).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ascot And Sunningdale prices grew faster — 44% vs 3%.

Walton On Thames has a crime rate of 51.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 13% lower than Ascot And Sunningdale at 58.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ascot And Sunningdale is violent-crime, while in Walton On Thames 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 Walton On Thames. There are 6 schools in Ascot And Sunningdale and 4 in Walton On Thames.

Ascot and Sunningdale School Inspection Breakdown

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

Walton-on-Thames School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAscot and SunningdaleWalton-on-Thames
Total Schools64
Primary53
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 458.0 Mbps in Walton On Thames and 420.4 Mbps in Ascot And Sunningdale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Ascot And Sunningdale and 98.4% in Walton On Thames. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 88.6% in Walton On Thames.

Walton On Thames is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (458 vs 420 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Ascot And Sunningdale leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Walton On Thames averages 69.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,190 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £1,212 in Walton On Thames. 69.1% of homes in Ascot And Sunningdale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Walton On Thames.

Ascot And Sunningdale has more energy-efficient housing — 69.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £39,479 in Walton On Thames and £38,434.5 in Ascot And Sunningdale. The median age is 42.9 in Ascot And Sunningdale and 43.3 in Walton On Thames. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale versus 69.7% in Walton On Thames. Employment rates stand at 62% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 61.7% in Walton On Thames.

IndicatorAscot and SunningdaleWalton-on-Thames
Population15,34027,016
Median Age42.943.3
Median Household Income£38,434.5£39,479
Employment Rate62%61.7%
Owner Occupied68.4%69.7%
Degree-Level Qualified38.8%42.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ascot And Sunningdale and Walton On Thames?
Ascot And Sunningdale and Walton On Thames are approximately 10.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ascot And Sunningdale or Walton On Thames?
Walton On Thames is cheaper, with an average house price of £421,083.
Is Ascot And Sunningdale or Walton On Thames safer?
Walton On Thames has the lower crime rate at 51.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ascot And Sunningdale or Walton On Thames?
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 Walton On Thames?
Walton On Thames has faster average broadband at 458.0 Mbps.

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