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Bagshot vs Sunbury-on-Thames

Which is better to live in? 12.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricBagshotSunbury-on-Thames
Total Schools29
Primary26
Secondary03
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBagshotSunbury-on-Thames
Population5,93021,476
Median Age42.843.3
Median Household Income£38,500.5£39,479
Employment Rate64%61.7%
Owner Occupied70.4%69.7%
Degree-Level Qualified37.4%42.9%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bagshot and Sunbury On Thames?
Bagshot and Sunbury On Thames are approximately 12.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bagshot or Sunbury On Thames?
Bagshot is cheaper, with an average house price of £449,077.
Is Bagshot or Sunbury On Thames safer?
Bagshot has the lower crime rate at 53 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bagshot or Sunbury On Thames?
Bagshot has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bagshot or Sunbury On Thames?
Sunbury On Thames has faster average broadband at 461.9 Mbps.

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