Brackley vs Buckingham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brackley is about 16% cheaper on average. Buckingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Buckingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brackley
£377,559
Buckingham
£450,558
Crime Rate
Brackley
97.3
Buckingham
59.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brackley
80.0%
Buckingham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brackley
400.7
Buckingham
389.6
EPC Rating
Brackley
71.4
Buckingham
71.2
Median Income
Brackley
£34,420
Buckingham
£35,777
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Brackley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £377,559 versus £450,558 in Buckingham. The most affordable entry point in Brackley is a flat at £197,407, while in Buckingham it is a flat at £207,655.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 10% pricier in Buckingham (£574,143 vs £517,874).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Buckingham prices grew faster — 28% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 59.2 offences per 1,000 people, Buckingham is the safer of the two – 64% lower than Brackley's 97.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brackley is violent-crime, while in Buckingham 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 East MidlandsSchool quality favours Buckingham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 80% in Brackley.
Brackley School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Buckingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brackley | Buckingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 7 |
| Primary | 4 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Brackley enjoy 400.7 Mbps on average, while Buckingham lags behind at 389.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Brackley and 87.9% in Buckingham. Gigabit availability stands at 76.5% in Brackley and 75.5% in Buckingham.
Brackley is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (401 vs 390 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Brackley is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Buckingham's band C (score 71.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,196 in Brackley and £1,214 in Buckingham. 67.2% of homes in Brackley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Buckingham.
Buckingham has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 67.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brackley has a population of 16,180 while Buckingham has 14,296. Median household income is £35,776.5 in Buckingham and £34,420 in Brackley. The median age is 42.5 in Brackley and 42.9 in Buckingham. Employment rates stand at 63.2% in Brackley and 63.3% in Buckingham.
| Indicator | Brackley | Buckingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,180 | 14,296 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £34,420 | £35,776.5 |
| Employment Rate | 63.2% | 63.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.6% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36% | 38% |
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