Town Pop. 244

Living in North Ascot: Liveability Score 63/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

North Ascot comes out at 63/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where North Ascot most outperforms the national norm: 64/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. No other settlement in the SL5 postcode district scores higher. North Ascot leads all 5.

It scores 6 points above the SL5 postcode district as a whole, which averages 57/100. On healthcare specifically, North Ascot sits 10 points above the SL5 district figure of 54/100. That sits 13 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SL5 postcode district.

63
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Settlement area

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North Ascot scores 63 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
299.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 23 crimes
↑ 183% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 170% above national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 754% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 382% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 363% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Swinley Road 9 crimes
  2. 2 St Christophers Gardens 8 crimes
  3. 3 Sandy Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 9.207 · PM2.5 7.08 · PM10 10.602 µg/m³
70
Green Space 89
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
28

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
64
A&E departmentsFrimley Park Hospital6 mi
St Peter's Hospital7.3 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E7.3 mi
Hospital waitsFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
Nearest GP surgeryAscot Medical Centre0.5 mi
GP capacity2,439 patients per GP
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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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)96.7%
available across Bracknell Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
98
Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed2.9%Retired24%Student6.6%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.5%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary13.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.7%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership76.8%
Among the least-deprived 10% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
67
Council tax Bracknell Forest · 2026-27
A £1,510
B £1,762
C £2,013
D £2,265
E £2,768
F £3,272
G £3,775
H £4,530
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band B
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
31
Ascot 0.9 mi
Martins Heron 1.2 mi
Bracknell 2.4 mi
J3 M3 3.4 mi
J3 M3 3.6 mi
J4 M3 6.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in North Ascot in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Ascot 58 1.6 mi away ⇄
South Ascot 59 1.8 mi away ⇄
Winkfield Row 51 1.9 mi away ⇄
Woodside 53 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bracknell 61 2.4 mi away ⇄
Winkfield 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Windlesham 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Newell Green 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Winkfield Street 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Cranbourne 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bagshot 54 3.2 mi away ⇄
Jealott's Hill 44 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is North Ascot a nice place to live?

North Ascot is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for North Ascot is 63/100, 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 North Ascot?

North Ascot is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

North Ascot in context

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Postcode districts in North Ascot

SL5 57 ⇄

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