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Area guide · Berkshire

Living in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)

A snapshot of life in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest), South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) is a town in Berkshire, South East with a population of 20,220. The average house price is £469,757 and the overall crime rate is 52.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) ranks

Population

20,220

Avg House Price

£469,757

Crime Rate

52.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

477 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£36,051

Median Age

40.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Sandhurst (bracknell Forest)'s detached homes (£619,857) command roughly 2.6× the price of a flat (£237,854).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Sandhurst (bracknell Forest) prices have risen 23% over the last 9 years (£382,592 → £469,757).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£619,857£600,00087
Semi-Detached£454,825£445,00069
Terraced£365,348£350,00073
Flat£237,854£240,00020

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) is 52.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Sandhurst (bracknell Forest): violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools6
Primary5
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
College Town Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
New Scotland Hill Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Owlsmoor Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Sandhurst SchoolSecondaryNo rating available
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, SandhurstPrimaryNo rating available
Uplands Primary School and NurseryPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Sandhurst (bracknell Forest) averages 477 Mbps — 377% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Sandhurst (bracknell Forest) homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 76.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score73.2
% Rated C or Above76.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,048

Demographics & Economy

Population20,220
Median Age40.8
Median Household Income£36,051
Employment Rate66.4%
Owner Occupied66.8%
Degree-Level Qualified35.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Sandhurst (bracknell Forest)?
The average house price in Sandhurst (bracknell Forest) is £469,757 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Sandhurst (bracknell Forest)?
The most affordable entry point in Sandhurst (bracknell Forest) is a flat, with an average price of £237,854.
Is Sandhurst (bracknell Forest) a safe place to live?
Sandhurst (bracknell Forest) has a recorded crime rate of 52.9 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 Sandhurst (bracknell Forest)?
Sandhurst (bracknell Forest) has 6 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Sandhurst (bracknell Forest)?
Average broadband download speeds in Sandhurst (bracknell Forest) are around 477 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 99.7% of premises.
How big is Sandhurst (bracknell Forest)?
Sandhurst (bracknell Forest) is a settlement in Berkshire with a population of approximately 20,220.

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