Ascot | |
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Town | |
![]() High Street, Ascot | |
Location within Berkshire | |
Population | 11,603 (2001 census; with Sunninghill) |
OS grid reference | SU925685 |
Civil parish | |
Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Ascot |
Postcode district | SL5 |
Dialling code | 01344 |
Police | Thames Valley |
Fire | Royal Berkshire |
Ambulance | South Central |
UK Parliament | |
Ascot (/ˈæskət, -ɒt/) is a town in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire, England. It is 6 miles (9.7 km) south of Windsor, 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Bracknell and 25 miles (40 km) west of London.[1]
It is most notable as the location of Ascot Racecourse, home of the Royal Ascot meeting. Its average house price of £1,019,451 as of June 2021 makes it the 13th most expensive town in England.[2][3] It is also among the ten most expensive towns in Britain to rent a property.[4] The town comprises three areas: Ascot itself, North Ascot and South Ascot. It is in the civil parish of Sunninghill and Ascot.
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