Area guide · Berkshire

Living in Datchet

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

At a glance

Datchet is a village in Berkshire, South East with a population of 4,807. The average house price is £569,282 and the overall crime rate is 58.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Datchet ranks

Population

4,807

Avg House Price

£569,282

Crime Rate

58.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

423 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£35,552.7

Median Age

40.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Datchet's detached homes (£851,588) command roughly 2.9× the price of a flat (£293,727).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Datchet prices have risen 26% over the last 9 years (£451,529 → £569,282).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£851,588	£740,000	17
Semi-Detached	£605,037	£597,550	16
Terraced	£389,269	£381,500	13
Flat	£293,727	£263,500	11

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Datchet is 58.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Datchet: violent crime (36% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Churchmead Church of England (VA) School	Secondary	No rating available
Datchet St Mary's CofE Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Datchet averages 423 Mbps — 323% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Datchet homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 69.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.3
% Rated C or Above	69.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,143

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,807
Median Age	40.9
Median Household Income	£35,552.7
Employment Rate	61.8%
Owner Occupied	61.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	40.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Datchet?

The average house price in Datchet is £569,282 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Datchet is a flat, with an average price of £293,727.

Is Datchet a safe place to live?

Datchet has a recorded crime rate of 58.2 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 Datchet?

Datchet has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Datchet?

Average broadband download speeds in Datchet are around 423 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.8% of premises.

How big is Datchet?

Datchet is a settlement in Berkshire with a population of approximately 4,807.

Most compared with

How does Datchet stack up against its neighbours?

Addlestone

Datchet

House price: £446,654 · £569,282
Crime rate: 70.8 · 58.2
Distance: 8.6 mi

Amersham

Datchet

House price: £743,166 · £569,282
Crime rate: 59.2 · 58.2
Distance: 13.3 mi

Ascot and Sunningdale

Datchet

House price: £1,205,601 · £569,282
Crime rate: 58.1 · 58.2
Distance: 6.6 mi

Ashford Common

Datchet

House price: £401,849 · £569,282
Crime rate: 76 · 58.2
Distance: 7.2 mi

Ashford (Spelthorne)

Datchet

House price: £401,849 · £569,282
Crime rate: 76 · 58.2
Distance: 6.1 mi

Bagshot

Datchet

House price: £449,077 · £569,282
Crime rate: 53 · 58.2
Distance: 10.0 mi

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