Bracknell vs Bramley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bramley is about 5% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Bracknell
£425,233
Bramley
£404,926
Crime Rate
Bracknell
53.0
Bramley
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bracknell
100.0%
Bramley
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bracknell
473
Bramley
274.4
EPC Rating
Bracknell
73.2
Bramley
71.1
Median Income
Bracknell
£36,051
Bramley
£37,413
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Bramley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £404,926 versus £425,233 in Bracknell. The most affordable entry point in Bracknell is a flat at £232,969, while in Bramley it is a flat at £186,479.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Bracknell (£232,969 vs £186,479).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bramley prices grew faster — 27% vs -2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Bracknell and Bramley at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bracknell and Bramley. Bracknell has 21 schools and Bramley has 0 schools.
Bracknell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (17 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bramley School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bracknell | Bramley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 21 | 0 |
| Primary | 17 | 0 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bracknell enjoy 473.0 Mbps on average, while Bramley lags behind at 274.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Bracknell and 92% in Bramley. Gigabit availability stands at 92.9% in Bracknell and 46.7% in Bramley.
Bracknell is the faster of the two by 72% on average download speed (473 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bracknell is band C (score 73.2), ahead of Bramley's band C (score 71.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,048 in Bracknell and £1,254 in Bramley. 76.7% of homes in Bracknell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.2% in Bramley.
Bracknell has more energy-efficient housing — 76.7% reach band C or above, vs 66.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bracknell has a population of 79,581 while Bramley has 4,730. Median household income is £37,412.5 in Bramley and £36,051 in Bracknell. The median age is 40.8 in Bracknell and 43 in Bramley. Employment rates stand at 66.4% in Bracknell and 63.9% in Bramley.
| Indicator | Bracknell | Bramley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 79,581 | 4,730 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £36,051 | £37,412.5 |
| Employment Rate | 66.4% | 63.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 36.1% |
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