Addlestone vs Bracknell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bracknell wins on house prices with a 5% gap. Bracknell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addlestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addlestone
£446,654
Bracknell
£425,233
Crime Rate
Addlestone
70.8
Bracknell
53.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addlestone
100.0%
Bracknell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addlestone
438.2
Bracknell
473
EPC Rating
Addlestone
73
Bracknell
73.2
Median Income
Addlestone
£38,797
Bracknell
£36,051
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Addlestone commands an average of £446,654, compared with £425,233 in Bracknell – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Bracknell it is a flat at £232,969.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 8% pricier in Addlestone (£411,182 vs £379,570).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Addlestone prices grew faster — 12% vs -2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Bracknell experience less crime overall, with a rate of 53 per 1,000 versus 70.8 per 1,000 in Addlestone. The most common crime category in Addlestone is violent-crime, while in Bracknell it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies may prefer Addlestone, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Bracknell. There are 4 schools in Addlestone and 21 in Bracknell.
Addlestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bracknell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (17 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addlestone | Bracknell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 21 |
| Primary | 3 | 17 |
| Secondary | 1 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 473.0 Mbps in Bracknell and 438.2 Mbps in Addlestone. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 96.9% in Bracknell. Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 92.9% in Bracknell.
Bracknell is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (473 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bracknell leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.2 (C), while Addlestone averages 73 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £1,048 in Bracknell. 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 76.7% in Bracknell.
Bracknell has more energy-efficient housing — 76.7% reach band C or above, vs 69.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,796.5 in Addlestone and £36,051 in Bracknell. The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 40.8 in Bracknell. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addlestone versus 66.8% in Bracknell. Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 66.4% in Bracknell.
| Indicator | Addlestone | Bracknell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,748 | 79,581 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 40.8 |
| Median Household Income | £38,796.5 | £36,051 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 66.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 35.6% |
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