Ascot and Sunningdale vs Windlesham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.3 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf 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.
| Metric | Ascot and Sunningdale | Windlesham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Ascot and Sunningdale | Windlesham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,340 | 3,706 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £38,434.5 | £39,738 |
| Employment Rate | 62% | 62.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 70.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 42% |
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