Town Pop. 181

Living in South Ascot: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

South Ascot comes out at 59/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where South Ascot most outperforms the national norm: 57/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Among the 5 scored places sharing the SL5 postcode district, South Ascot ranks 3rd.

That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Economic health (98) and safety (91) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see SL5 postcode district.

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South Ascot scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
944.8 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 65 crimes
↑ 978% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↑ 1687% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 518% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 1627% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 1147% above national average
other 38 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Devenish Road 16 crimes
  2. 2 Jersey Place 9 crimes
  3. 3 Swinley Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 9.114 · PM2.5 7.003 · PM10 10.513 µg/m³
70
Green Space 51
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
32
2 schools in area · 11 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good
  • St Francis Catholic Primary School, South AscotPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Charters SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
57
A&E departmentsFrimley Park Hospital5.3 mi
St Peter's Hospital5.9 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E5.9 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryKings Corner Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity2,055 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
58
Full fibre (FTTP)77.1%
available across Windsor and Maidenhead
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
98
Employment rate53.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.2%Unemployed2.3%Retired28.8%Student5.3%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial58%Skilled & technical30.7%Routine & elementary11.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.8%Apprenticeship3.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership76.7%
Among the least-deprived 6% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
74
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
35
Ascot 1.4 mi
Sunningdale 1.6 mi
Bagshot 1.7 mi
J3 M3 2 mi
J3 M3 2.4 mi
J2 M3 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in South 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

Windlesham 48 1.1 mi away ⇄
Ascot 58 1.2 mi away ⇄
North Ascot 63 1.8 mi away ⇄
Bagshot 54 2.2 mi away ⇄
Lightwater 55 2.6 mi away ⇄
Chobham 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Woodside 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wentworth (Runnymede) 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
West End and Chobham 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Winkfield Row 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Longcross 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bracknell 61 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is South Ascot a nice place to live?

South Ascot is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for South Ascot is 59/100, 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 South Ascot?

South Ascot is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 171 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in South Ascot?

Among the top-rated schools in South Ascot are St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot and Charters School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in South Ascot in total.

South Ascot in context

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Postcode districts in South Ascot

SL5 57 ⇄

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