Beaconsfield vs Bracknell

At £425,233, Bracknell undercuts Beaconsfield (£1,233,089) by around 190% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Beaconsfield is a flat at £541,876, 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 59.2 per 1,000 in Beaconsfield. The most common crime category in Beaconsfield 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 5 schools in Beaconsfield, 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 Beaconsfield's 370.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Beaconsfield and 96.9% in Bracknell. Gigabit availability stands at 69.7% in Beaconsfield and 92.9% in Bracknell.

→Bracknell is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (473 vs 371 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bracknell leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.2 (C), while Beaconsfield averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,241 in Beaconsfield and £1,048 in Bracknell. 65.8% of homes in Beaconsfield 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 65.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £36,051 in Bracknell and £35,471 in Beaconsfield. The median age is 43.4 in Beaconsfield and 40.8 in Bracknell. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Beaconsfield versus 66.8% in Bracknell. Employment rates stand at 61.6% in Beaconsfield and 66.4% in Bracknell.

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