Bagshot vs Bracknell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bracknell offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. Bagshot has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bagshot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bagshot
£449,077
Bracknell
£425,233
Crime Rate
Bagshot
53.0
Bracknell
53.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bagshot
100.0%
Bracknell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bagshot
427.6
Bracknell
473
EPC Rating
Bagshot
71.8
Bracknell
73.2
Median Income
Bagshot
£38,501
Bracknell
£36,051
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Bracknell is £425,233, which is 6% less than Bagshot at £449,077. The most affordable entry point in Bagshot is a flat at £287,929, while in Bracknell it is a flat at £232,969.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Bagshot (£287,929 vs £232,969).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bagshot prices grew faster — 12% vs -2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Bagshot (53 per 1,000) compared to Bracknell (53 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bagshot 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 EastBagshot has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Bracknell. Bagshot has 2 schools in total, while Bracknell has 21.
Bagshot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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 | Bagshot | Bracknell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 21 |
| Primary | 2 | 17 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bracknell offers faster average downloads at 473.0 Mbps, compared to 427.6 Mbps in Bagshot. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bagshot and 96.9% in Bracknell. Gigabit availability stands at 83.4% in Bagshot and 92.9% in Bracknell.
Bracknell is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (473 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bracknell are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.2 (band C) versus 71.8 (band C) in Bagshot. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,202 in Bagshot and £1,048 in Bracknell. 71.1% of homes in Bagshot 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 71.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,500.5 in Bagshot and £36,051 in Bracknell. The median age is 42.8 in Bagshot and 40.8 in Bracknell. Employment rates stand at 64% in Bagshot and 66.4% in Bracknell. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Bagshot versus 66.8% in Bracknell.
| Indicator | Bagshot | Bracknell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,930 | 79,581 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 40.8 |
| Median Household Income | £38,500.5 | £36,051 |
| Employment Rate | 64% | 66.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.4% | 35.6% |
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