Town comparison
Bagshot vs Sunbury-on-Thames
Which is better to live in? 12.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bagshot wins on house prices with a 16% gap. Bagshot has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bagshot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bagshot
£449,077
Sunbury-on-Thames
£534,178
Crime Rate
Bagshot
53.0
Sunbury-on-Thames
76.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bagshot
100.0%
Sunbury-on-Thames
88.9%
Avg Download Speed
Bagshot
427.6
Sunbury-on-Thames
461.9
EPC Rating
Bagshot
71.8
Sunbury-on-Thames
69.7
Median Income
Bagshot
£38,501
Sunbury-on-Thames
£39,479
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £449,077, Bagshot undercuts Sunbury On Thames (£534,178) by around 16% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bagshot is a flat at £287,929, while in Sunbury On Thames it is a flat at £276,740.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Sunbury On Thames (£879,636 vs £654,305).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bagshot prices grew faster — 12% vs -10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Bagshot experience less crime overall, with a rate of 53 per 1,000 versus 76 per 1,000 in Sunbury On Thames. The most common crime category in Bagshot is violent-crime, while in Sunbury On Thames 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 2 schools in Bagshot, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Sunbury On Thames, which has 9 schools, the figure is 88.9%.
Bagshot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sunbury-on-Thames School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 9 schools (6 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bagshot | Sunbury-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 9 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 88.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Sunbury On Thames averages 461.9 Mbps – ahead of Bagshot's 427.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bagshot and 99.7% in Sunbury On Thames. Gigabit availability stands at 83.4% in Bagshot and 90.8% in Sunbury On Thames.
Sunbury On Thames is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (462 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bagshot leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Sunbury On Thames averages 69.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,202 in Bagshot and £1,212 in Sunbury On Thames. 71.1% of homes in Bagshot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Sunbury On Thames.
Bagshot has more energy-efficient housing — 71.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,479 in Sunbury On Thames and £38,500.5 in Bagshot. The median age is 42.8 in Bagshot and 43.3 in Sunbury On Thames. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Bagshot versus 69.7% in Sunbury On Thames. Employment rates stand at 64% in Bagshot and 61.7% in Sunbury On Thames.
| Indicator | Bagshot | Sunbury-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,930 | 21,476 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £38,500.5 | £39,479 |
| Employment Rate | 64% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.4% | 42.9% |
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