Bramley vs Caversham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bramley offers lower property prices by roughly 20%.
Avg House Price
Bramley
£404,926
Caversham
£504,204
Crime Rate
Bramley
N/A
Caversham
95.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bramley
N/A
Caversham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bramley
274.4
Caversham
435.8
EPC Rating
Bramley
71.1
Caversham
71.3
Median Income
Bramley
£37,413
Caversham
£36,987
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Bramley is £404,926, which is 20% less than Caversham at £504,204. The most affordable entry point in Bramley is a flat at £186,479, while in Caversham it is a flat at £267,554.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Caversham (£797,551 vs £548,660).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bramley prices grew faster — 27% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Bramley and Caversham 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 Bramley and Caversham. Bramley has 0 schools and Caversham has 10 schools.
Bramley School Inspection Breakdown
Caversham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bramley | Caversham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 10 |
| Primary | 0 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Caversham offers faster average downloads at 435.8 Mbps, compared to 274.4 Mbps in Bramley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92% of premises in Bramley and 97.8% in Caversham. Gigabit availability stands at 46.7% in Bramley and 84.7% in Caversham.
Caversham is the faster of the two by 59% on average download speed (436 vs 274 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Caversham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.3 (band C) versus 71.1 (band C) in Bramley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,254 in Bramley and £1,180 in Caversham. 66.2% of homes in Bramley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.7% in Caversham.
Bramley has more energy-efficient housing — 66.2% reach band C or above, vs 65.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,412.5 in Bramley and £36,987.3 in Caversham. The median age is 43 in Bramley and 41.7 in Caversham. Employment rates stand at 63.9% in Bramley and 63.1% in Caversham. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Bramley versus 65.5% in Caversham.
| Indicator | Bramley | Caversham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,730 | 33,038 |
| Median Age | 43 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £37,412.5 | £36,987.3 |
| Employment Rate | 63.9% | 63.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 65.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.1% | 43.4% |
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