Brackley vs Deanshanger
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brackley wins on house prices with a 1% gap. Brackley has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Brackley
£377,559
Deanshanger
£380,948
Crime Rate
Brackley
97.3
Deanshanger
97.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brackley
80.0%
Deanshanger
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Brackley
400.7
Deanshanger
421.5
EPC Rating
Brackley
71.4
Deanshanger
72.4
Median Income
Brackley
£34,420
Deanshanger
£34,034
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Deanshanger commands an average of £380,948, compared with £377,559 in Brackley – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Brackley is a flat at £197,407, while in Deanshanger it is a flat at £220,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 10% pricier in Deanshanger (£372,741 vs £336,792).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Deanshanger prices grew faster — 16% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Brackley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 97.3 per 1,000 versus 97.6 per 1,000 in Deanshanger. The most common crime category in Brackley is violent-crime, while in Deanshanger 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 data is not fully available for both Brackley and Deanshanger. Brackley has 5 schools and Deanshanger has 1 schools.
Brackley School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Deanshanger School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Brackley | Deanshanger |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 421.5 Mbps in Deanshanger and 400.7 Mbps in Brackley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Brackley and 93.2% in Deanshanger. Gigabit availability stands at 76.5% in Brackley and 81.8% in Deanshanger.
Deanshanger is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (422 vs 401 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Deanshanger leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.4 (C), while Brackley averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,196 in Brackley and £1,136 in Deanshanger. 67.2% of homes in Brackley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.2% in Deanshanger.
Deanshanger has more energy-efficient housing — 70.2% reach band C or above, vs 67.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,420 in Brackley and £34,034 in Deanshanger. The median age is 42.5 in Brackley and 41.4 in Deanshanger. Owner-occupancy is 66.6% in Brackley versus 63.2% in Deanshanger. Employment rates stand at 63.2% in Brackley and 62.8% in Deanshanger.
| Indicator | Brackley | Deanshanger |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,180 | 4,128 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 41.4 |
| Median Household Income | £34,420 | £34,034 |
| Employment Rate | 63.2% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.6% | 63.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36% | 36.2% |
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