Bracknell vs Burghfield Common
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bracknell is about 21% cheaper on average. Bracknell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bracknell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bracknell
£425,233
Burghfield Common
£541,242
Crime Rate
Bracknell
53.0
Burghfield Common
56.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bracknell
100.0%
Burghfield Common
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bracknell
473
Burghfield Common
398.9
EPC Rating
Bracknell
73.2
Burghfield Common
71.5
Median Income
Bracknell
£36,051
Burghfield Common
£37,851
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Bracknell is £425,233, which is 21% less than Burghfield Common at £541,242. The most affordable entry point in Bracknell is a flat at £232,969, while in Burghfield Common it is a flat at £171,720.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 36% pricier in Bracknell (£232,969 vs £171,720).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burghfield Common prices grew faster — 31% vs -2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 53 offences per 1,000 people, Bracknell is the safer of the two – 6% lower than Burghfield Common's 56 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bracknell is violent-crime, while in Burghfield Common 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 South EastBracknell has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Burghfield Common. Bracknell has 21 schools in total, while Burghfield Common has 3.
Bracknell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (17 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burghfield Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bracknell | Burghfield Common |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 21 | 3 |
| Primary | 17 | 2 |
| Secondary | 4 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bracknell offers faster average downloads at 473.0 Mbps, compared to 398.9 Mbps in Burghfield Common. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Bracknell and 94.1% in Burghfield Common. Gigabit availability stands at 92.9% in Bracknell and 75.2% in Burghfield Common.
Bracknell is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (473 vs 399 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bracknell are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.2 (band C) versus 71.5 (band C) in Burghfield Common. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,048 in Bracknell and £1,184 in Burghfield Common. 76.7% of homes in Bracknell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.5% in Burghfield Common.
Bracknell has more energy-efficient housing — 76.7% reach band C or above, vs 67.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,850.6 in Burghfield Common and £36,051 in Bracknell. The median age is 40.8 in Bracknell and 42.1 in Burghfield Common. Employment rates stand at 66.4% in Bracknell and 63.4% in Burghfield Common. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Bracknell versus 66.9% in Burghfield Common.
| Indicator | Bracknell | Burghfield Common |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 79,581 | 6,216 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 42.1 |
| Median Household Income | £36,051 | £37,850.6 |
| Employment Rate | 66.4% | 63.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 66.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 40% |
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