A local guide to Ascot
The majority of the housing found in the area is detached, with prices for some of the more exclusive properties topping the £2million mark.
Meanwhile, the average price of a two-bedroom property in Ascot is £305,027, which is £117,133 higher than the national average.
One of Ascot’s most famous properties is Tittenhurst Park, a 100-acre estate that was once the home of The Beatle’s John Lennon and, later on, his band mate, Ringo Starr.
In the grounds was a recording studio that many well-known acts made use of, including T-Rex, Nick Drake and Judas Priest.
As well as famous faces, the area is also home to a number of fine eateries and drinking establishments, many of which really come into their own during the Royal Ascot festivities every year.
Taking place each year in June at the world-renowned Ascot Racecourse, over 300,000 people descend on the area to watch and take part in the prestigious horseracing event.
The only downside to all this being that traffic congestion does increase during this time and can make negotiating certain areas difficult for a few days.
Many Royal Ascot revellers head straight to Ascot High Street, although there are also plenty of other gastronomic delights and wine bars worth sampling further a field in both North and South Ascot.
Businesses, especially bars, restaurants and hotels, in the nearby towns and villages of Sunninghill, Sunningdale, Virginia Water and Windsor also tend to see an increase in trade during Royal Ascot week.
Moving away from the town’s reputation for fun and frivolity, the area’s schools are highly regarded for the standards of education they offer. For instance, Charter’s School and Specialist Sports College recently received a “Grade 1 Outstanding” from OFSTED.
The area is also well served by good transport links, including a regular train service running between London’s Waterloo and Reading from Ascot Station, and its close proximity to the M3, M4, M25 and M40.