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Ascot and Sunningdale vs Windlesham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

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

Windlesham

£780,234

Crime Rate

Ascot and Sunningdale

58.1

Windlesham

52.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ascot and Sunningdale

100.0%

Windlesham

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ascot and Sunningdale

420.4

Windlesham

409

EPC Rating

Ascot and Sunningdale

71.8

Windlesham

72.2

Median Income

Ascot and Sunningdale

£38,435

Windlesham

£39,738

At £780,234, Windlesham undercuts Ascot And Sunningdale (£1,205,601) by around 55% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ascot And Sunningdale is a terraced at £536,647, while in Windlesham it is a flat at £345,917.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 82% pricier in Ascot And Sunningdale (£629,748 vs £345,917).

Price Trend (11 Years)

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

Residents of Windlesham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.9 per 1,000 versus 58.1 per 1,000 in Ascot And Sunningdale. The most common crime category in Ascot And Sunningdale is violent-crime, while in Windlesham it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 6 schools in Ascot And Sunningdale, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Windlesham, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Ascot and Sunningdale School Inspection Breakdown

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

Windlesham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAscot and SunningdaleWindlesham
Total Schools61
Primary51
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Ascot And Sunningdale averages 420.4 Mbps – ahead of Windlesham's 409.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Ascot And Sunningdale and 96.5% in Windlesham. Gigabit availability stands at 81.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 78.4% in Windlesham.

Ascot And Sunningdale is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (420 vs 409 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Windlesham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.2 (C), while Ascot And Sunningdale averages 71.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,190 in Ascot And Sunningdale and £1,193 in Windlesham. 69.1% of homes in Ascot And Sunningdale have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Windlesham.

Ascot And Sunningdale has more energy-efficient housing — 69.1% reach band C or above, vs 68.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £39,738 in Windlesham and £38,434.5 in Ascot And Sunningdale. The median age is 42.9 in Ascot And Sunningdale and 43.5 in Windlesham. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Ascot And Sunningdale versus 70.2% in Windlesham. Employment rates stand at 62% in Ascot And Sunningdale and 62.5% in Windlesham.

IndicatorAscot and SunningdaleWindlesham
Population15,3403,706
Median Age42.943.5
Median Household Income£38,434.5£39,738
Employment Rate62%62.5%
Owner Occupied68.4%70.2%
Degree-Level Qualified38.8%42%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ascot And Sunningdale and Windlesham?
Ascot And Sunningdale and Windlesham are approximately 2.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ascot And Sunningdale or Windlesham?
Windlesham is cheaper, with an average house price of £780,234.
Is Ascot And Sunningdale or Windlesham safer?
Windlesham has the lower crime rate at 52.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ascot And Sunningdale or Windlesham?
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 Windlesham?
Ascot And Sunningdale has faster average broadband at 420.4 Mbps.

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