Bracknell vs Caversham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bracknell is about 16% 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
Caversham
£504,204
Crime Rate
Bracknell
53.0
Caversham
95.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bracknell
100.0%
Caversham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bracknell
473
Caversham
435.8
EPC Rating
Bracknell
73.2
Caversham
71.3
Median Income
Bracknell
£36,051
Caversham
£36,987
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Bracknell is £425,233, which is 16% less than Caversham at £504,204. The most affordable entry point in Bracknell is a flat at £232,969, while in Caversham it is a flat at £267,554.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Caversham (£797,551 vs £640,166).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caversham prices grew faster — 19% vs -2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Bracknell (53 per 1,000) compared to Caversham (95.7 per 1,000), a 81% difference. The most common crime category in Bracknell is violent-crime, while in Caversham 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 Caversham. Bracknell has 21 schools in total, while Caversham has 10.
Bracknell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (17 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Caversham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bracknell | Caversham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 21 | 10 |
| Primary | 17 | 9 |
| Secondary | 4 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bracknell offers faster average downloads at 473.0 Mbps, compared to 435.8 Mbps in Caversham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Bracknell and 97.8% in Caversham. Gigabit availability stands at 92.9% in Bracknell and 84.7% in Caversham.
Bracknell is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (473 vs 436 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bracknell are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.2 (band C) versus 71.3 (band C) in Caversham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,048 in Bracknell and £1,180 in Caversham. 76.7% of homes in Bracknell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.7% in Caversham.
Bracknell has more energy-efficient housing — 76.7% reach band C or above, vs 65.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,987.3 in Caversham and £36,051 in Bracknell. The median age is 40.8 in Bracknell and 41.7 in Caversham. Employment rates stand at 66.4% in Bracknell and 63.1% in Caversham. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Bracknell versus 65.5% in Caversham.
| Indicator | Bracknell | Caversham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 79,581 | 33,038 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £36,051 | £36,987.3 |
| Employment Rate | 66.4% | 63.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 65.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 43.4% |
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