Area guide · Northamptonshire

Living in Brackley

A snapshot of life in Brackley, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Brackley is a town in Northamptonshire, East Midlands with a population of 16,180. The average house price is £377,559 and the overall crime rate is 97.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Brackley ranks

Population

16,180

Avg House Price

£377,559

Crime Rate

97.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

80%

Avg Download Speed

401 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£34,420

Median Age

42.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Brackley's detached homes (£517,874) command roughly 2.6× the price of a flat (£197,407).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Brackley prices have risen 14% over the last 9 years (£331,067 → £377,559).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£517,874	£470,000	132
Semi-Detached	£336,792	£320,000	108
Terraced	£282,047	£278,000	95
Flat	£197,407	£183,750	34

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Brackley is 97.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Brackley: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	5
Primary	4
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	80%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Bracken Leas Primary School	Primary	Good
Brackley Church of England Junior School	Primary	Good
Magdalen College School	Secondary	Good
The Radstone Primary School	Primary	Good
Waynflete Infants' School	Primary	Requires improvement

Broadband & Connectivity

Brackley averages 401 Mbps — 301% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Brackley homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 67.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.4
% Rated C or Above	67.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,196

Demographics & Economy

Population	16,180
Median Age	42.5
Median Household Income	£34,420
Employment Rate	63.2%
Owner Occupied	66.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	36%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Brackley?

The average house price in Brackley is £377,559 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Brackley?

The most affordable entry point in Brackley is a flat, with an average price of £197,407.

Is Brackley a safe place to live?

Brackley has a recorded crime rate of 97.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Brackley?

Brackley has 5 schools in total, with 80% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Brackley?

Average broadband download speeds in Brackley are around 401 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.7% of premises.

How big is Brackley?

Brackley is a settlement in Northamptonshire with a population of approximately 16,180.

Most compared with

How does Brackley stack up against its neighbours?

Adderbury and Twyford

Brackley

House price: £566,687 · £377,559
Crime rate: 63 · 97.3
Distance: 7.1 mi

Banbury

Brackley

House price: £453,065 · £377,559
Crime rate: 63.7 · 97.3
Distance: 8.4 mi

Bicester

Brackley

House price: £400,967 · £377,559
Crime rate: 63.6 · 97.3
Distance: 9.0 mi

Bloxham

Brackley

House price: £472,249 · £377,559
Crime rate: 63.8 · 97.3
Distance: 9.7 mi

Bodicote

Brackley

House price: £378,610 · £377,559
Crime rate: 64.2 · 97.3
Distance: 7.6 mi

Brackley

Buckingham

House price: £377,559 · £450,558
Crime rate: 97.3 · 59.2
Distance: 7.3 mi

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