Brackley vs Towcester
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brackley wins on house prices with a 8% gap. Brackley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Towcester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brackley
£377,559
Towcester
£409,633
Crime Rate
Brackley
97.3
Towcester
97.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brackley
80.0%
Towcester
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brackley
400.7
Towcester
391.8
EPC Rating
Brackley
71.4
Towcester
71.2
Median Income
Brackley
£34,420
Towcester
£33,589
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £377,559, Brackley undercuts Towcester (£409,633) by around 8% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brackley is a flat at £197,407, while in Towcester it is a flat at £174,687.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 13% pricier in Brackley (£197,407 vs £174,687).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Towcester prices grew faster — 15% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Brackley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 97.3 per 1,000 versus 97.4 per 1,000 in Towcester. The most common crime category in Brackley is violent-crime, while in Towcester 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 Towcester, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Brackley School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Towcester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brackley | Towcester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Brackley averages 400.7 Mbps – ahead of Towcester's 391.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Brackley and 86.8% in Towcester. Gigabit availability stands at 76.5% in Brackley and 76.4% in Towcester.
Brackley is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (401 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Brackley, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 71.2 (band C) in Towcester. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,196 in Brackley and £1,200 in Towcester. 67.2% of homes in Brackley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.7% in Towcester.
Brackley has more energy-efficient housing — 67.2% reach band C or above, vs 65.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,420 in Brackley and £33,589 in Towcester. The median age is 42.5 in Brackley and 42.5 in Towcester. Employment rates stand at 63.2% in Brackley and 62.2% in Towcester. Owner-occupancy is 66.6% in Brackley versus 67.4% in Towcester. Brackley has a population of 16,180 and Towcester has 11,333.
| Indicator | Brackley | Towcester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,180 | 11,333 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £34,420 | £33,589 |
| Employment Rate | 63.2% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.6% | 67.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36% | 36.4% |
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