Town Pop. 23,933

Living in Ascot: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ascot is 58/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 55/100 against a national town median of 18/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the GU20 postcode district.

On healthcare specifically, Ascot sits 12 points below the GU20 district figure of 67/100. That sits 8 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91) and economic health (91) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see GU20 postcode district.

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GU20 5AH GU20 6AA GU20 SL5

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 519 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 134 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
Other theft 113 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 109 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Public order 95 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
other 266 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 46 crimes
  2. 2 Cromwell Road 38 crimes
  3. 3 Queen'S Place 36 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 9.4 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
70
Green Space 32
Parks Ample 26
Sports Pitches Ample 26
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Ample 5
Tennis Courts Ample 31
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
33
9 schools in area
2Outstanding6Good1Ungraded
  • Cranbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • St Francis Catholic Primary School, South AscotPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Ascot Heath Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Charters SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Cheapside CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, SunningdalePrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Michael's CofE Primary School, SunninghillPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Whitegrove Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • South Ascot Village Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
55
A&E departmentsSt Peter's Hospital3.8 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E3.8 mi
Frimley Park Hospital5.3 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
4 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,057 patients per GP
6dentists5pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
63
Full fibre (FTTP)77.1%
available across Windsor and Maidenhead
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 755 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed2.6%Retired23.8%Student5.8%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary13.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.6%Apprenticeship3.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership73.4%
Among the least-deprived 11% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
68
Council tax Windsor and Maidenhead · 2026-27
A £1,302
B £1,519
C £1,736
D £1,953
E £2,387
F £2,821
G £3,255
H £3,906
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
33
Ascot 0.7 mi
Sunningdale 1.4 mi
Martins Heron 2.8 mi
J3 M3 3.2 mi
J3 M3 3.6 mi
J2 M3 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Ample 11
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 26
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 10
Retail Shopping Ample 104
Takeaways Ample 11
Fitness Ample 25

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £600,000 135
Detached £1,150,000 45
Semi-detached £535,000 43
Terraced £532,500 16
Flat / Maisonette £370,000 31
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£321k £717k £1.1m £1.5m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

South Ascot 59 1.2 mi away ⇄
North Ascot 63 1.6 mi away ⇄
Woodside 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Windlesham 48 2.2 mi away ⇄
Wentworth (Runnymede) 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
Winkfield Row 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cranbourne 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Winkfield 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bagshot 54 3.4 mi away ⇄
Chobham 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Longcross 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Winkfield Street 52 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ascot a nice place to live?

Ascot is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ascot is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Ascot?

Ascot is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 1,236 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ascot?

Among the top-rated schools in Ascot are Cranbourne Primary School and St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Ascot in total.

What are house prices like in Ascot?

The current median house price in Ascot is £600,000, around 111% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £1,150,000, semi-detached £535,000, terraced £532,500, flat £370,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%. There were 135 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Ascot in context

See where Ascot ranks among the best places to live in Berkshire

Postcode districts in Ascot

GU20 60 ⇄
SL5 57 ⇄

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