Bodicote vs Brackley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brackley is about 0% cheaper on average. Bodicote has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bodicote edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bodicote
£378,610
Brackley
£377,559
Crime Rate
Bodicote
64.2
Brackley
97.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bodicote
100.0%
Brackley
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bodicote
406
Brackley
400.7
EPC Rating
Bodicote
70.9
Brackley
71.4
Median Income
Bodicote
£33,366
Brackley
£34,420
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Brackley is £377,559, which is 0% less than Bodicote at £378,610. The most affordable entry point in Bodicote is a flat at £124,125, while in Brackley it is a flat at £197,407.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Brackley (£197,407 vs £124,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brackley prices grew faster — 14% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Bodicote (64.2 per 1,000) compared to Brackley (97.3 per 1,000), a 52% difference. The most common crime category in Bodicote is violent-crime, while in Brackley 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 EastBodicote has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 80% in Brackley. Bodicote has 2 schools in total, while Brackley has 5.
Bodicote School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brackley School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bodicote | Brackley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bodicote offers faster average downloads at 406.0 Mbps, compared to 400.7 Mbps in Brackley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Bodicote and 92.7% in Brackley. Gigabit availability stands at 77.8% in Bodicote and 76.5% in Brackley.
Bodicote is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (406 vs 401 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brackley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Bodicote. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Bodicote and £1,196 in Brackley. 66% of homes in Bodicote have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.2% in Brackley.
Brackley has more energy-efficient housing — 67.2% reach band C or above, vs 66% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,420 in Brackley and £33,366.3 in Bodicote. The median age is 45.5 in Bodicote and 42.5 in Brackley. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Bodicote and 63.2% in Brackley. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Bodicote versus 66.6% in Brackley.
| Indicator | Bodicote | Brackley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,752 | 16,180 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,366.3 | £34,420 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 63.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 66.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 36% |
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