Ashford Common vs Bracknell

At £401,849, Ashford Common undercuts Bracknell (£425,233) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ashford Common is a flat at £219,005, while in Bracknell it is a flat at £232,969.

Residents of Bracknell experience less crime overall, with a rate of 53 per 1,000 versus 76 per 1,000 in Ashford Common. The most common crime category in Ashford Common 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.

Of the 1 schools in Ashford Common, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bracknell, which has 21 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Bracknell averages 473.0 Mbps – ahead of Ashford Common's 454.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Ashford Common and 96.9% in Bracknell. Gigabit availability stands at 89.8% in Ashford Common and 92.9% in Bracknell.

→Bracknell is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (473 vs 454 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bracknell leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.2 (C), while Ashford Common averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £980 in Ashford Common and £1,048 in Bracknell. 65.1% of homes in Ashford Common 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 65.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £36,051 in Bracknell and £34,981.5 in Ashford Common. The median age is 40.7 in Ashford Common and 40.8 in Bracknell. Owner-occupancy is 56.9% in Ashford Common versus 66.8% in Bracknell. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Ashford Common and 66.4% in Bracknell.

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