Brackley vs Bugbrooke
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Bugbrooke is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. Brackley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bugbrooke edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brackley
£377,559
Bugbrooke
£331,066
Crime Rate
Brackley
97.3
Bugbrooke
98.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brackley
80.0%
Bugbrooke
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brackley
400.7
Bugbrooke
433.4
EPC Rating
Brackley
71.4
Bugbrooke
73.4
Median Income
Brackley
£34,420
Bugbrooke
£32,678
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £331,066, Bugbrooke undercuts Brackley (£377,559) by around 14% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brackley is a flat at £197,407, while in Bugbrooke it is a terraced at £268,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 38% pricier in Bugbrooke (£317,500 vs £197,407).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brackley prices grew faster — 14% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBrackley has a crime rate of 97.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Bugbrooke at 98.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brackley is violent-crime, while in Bugbrooke 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 MidlandsOf the 5 schools in Brackley, 80% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bugbrooke, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Brackley School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bugbrooke School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brackley | Bugbrooke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bugbrooke averages 433.4 Mbps – ahead of Brackley's 400.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Brackley and 94% in Bugbrooke. Gigabit availability stands at 76.5% in Brackley and 85% in Bugbrooke.
Bugbrooke is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (433 vs 401 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bugbrooke leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.4 (C), while Brackley averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,196 in Brackley and £1,083 in Bugbrooke. 67.2% of homes in Brackley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72% in Bugbrooke.
Bugbrooke has more energy-efficient housing — 72% reach band C or above, vs 67.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,420 in Brackley and £32,677.7 in Bugbrooke. The median age is 42.5 in Brackley and 41 in Bugbrooke. Owner-occupancy is 66.6% in Brackley versus 61.5% in Bugbrooke. Employment rates stand at 63.2% in Brackley and 62.8% in Bugbrooke.
| Indicator | Brackley | Bugbrooke |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,180 | 3,040 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £34,420 | £32,677.7 |
| Employment Rate | 63.2% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.6% | 61.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36% | 31.4% |
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