Bracknell vs Charvil
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bracknell wins on house prices with a 38% gap. Charvil has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bracknell
£425,233
Charvil
£683,121
Crime Rate
Bracknell
53.0
Charvil
40.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bracknell
100.0%
Charvil
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bracknell
473
Charvil
402.4
EPC Rating
Bracknell
73.2
Charvil
71.9
Median Income
Bracknell
£36,051
Charvil
£37,982
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £425,233, Bracknell undercuts Charvil (£683,121) by around 38% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bracknell is a flat at £232,969, while in Charvil it is a flat at £257,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Charvil (£801,023 vs £640,166).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Charvil prices grew faster — 23% vs -2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Charvil experience less crime overall, with a rate of 40.2 per 1,000 versus 53 per 1,000 in Bracknell. The most common crime category in Bracknell is violent-crime, while in Charvil 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 EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bracknell and Charvil. Bracknell has 21 schools and Charvil has 0 schools.
Bracknell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 21 schools (17 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Charvil School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bracknell | Charvil |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 21 | 0 |
| Primary | 17 | 0 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bracknell averages 473.0 Mbps – ahead of Charvil's 402.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Bracknell and 95.7% in Charvil. Gigabit availability stands at 92.9% in Bracknell and 75.1% in Charvil.
Bracknell is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (473 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bracknell, scoring 73.2 on average (band C) compared to 71.9 (band C) in Charvil. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,048 in Bracknell and £1,169 in Charvil. 76.7% of homes in Bracknell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.6% in Charvil.
Bracknell has more energy-efficient housing — 76.7% reach band C or above, vs 69.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,982.3 in Charvil and £36,051 in Bracknell. The median age is 40.8 in Bracknell and 42.2 in Charvil. Employment rates stand at 66.4% in Bracknell and 63.9% in Charvil. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Bracknell versus 69.7% in Charvil. Bracknell has a population of 79,581 and Charvil has 3,158.
| Indicator | Bracknell | Charvil |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 79,581 | 3,158 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £36,051 | £37,982.3 |
| Employment Rate | 66.4% | 63.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.6% | 42.3% |
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