Town Pop. 65,023

Living in Bracknell: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bracknell comes out at 61/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Bracknell most outperforms the national norm: 60/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 64/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Notably, nothing falls below 45/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. That sits 11 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (88) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: RG12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

77.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 2,029 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Anti-social behaviour 700 crimes

↓ 29% below national average

Shoplifting 424 crimes

↓ 17% below national average

Other theft 354 crimes

↓ 13% below national average

Public order 337 crimes

↓ 20% below national average

other 1,185 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 243 crimes
2 Lingwood 194 crimes
3 Petrol Station 132 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 9.7 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 11 µg/m³

Green Space 43

Parks Ample 72

Sports Pitches Ample 29

Allotments Ample 7

Golf Courses Ample 4

Tennis Courts Ample 20

Bowling Greens Adequate 2

Playgrounds Ample 70

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 28 in area

1Outstanding23Good4Ungraded

King's Academy OakwoodPrimary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Binfield Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Birch Hill Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2019
Good
Crown Wood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
Good
Floreat Montague Park Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Fox Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Garth Hill CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
Good
Great Hollands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
Harmans Water Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
Good
Holly Spring Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare

A&E departmentsFrimley Park Hospital4.5 mi

Royal Berkshire Hospital7.2 mi

St Peter's Hospital8.4 mi

Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi

Routine referral (median)4 wks

Treated within 18 weeks100%

A&E seen within 4 hrs99%

7 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'

GP capacity2,739 patients per GP

12dentists9pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)96.7%

available across Bracknell Forest

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

98%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

98.2%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.7%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,378 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate67.3%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed67.3%Unemployed3.3%Retired16.5%Student3.3%Other inactive9.5%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial42.6%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary24%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.1%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%

Home ownership62%

Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Bracknell Forest · 2026-27

A £1,510

B £1,762

C £2,013

D £2,265

E £2,768

F £3,272

G £3,775

H £4,530

Energy Southern England region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band C

Water Thames Water

Average bill regional £489/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Bracknell 0.3 mi

Martins Heron 1.2 mi

Ascot 3.3 mi

J10 M4 4.3 mi

J3 M3 4.8 mi

J10 M4 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 19

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 37

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 27

Retail Shopping Ample 138

Takeaways Ample 25

Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£375,000	495
Detached	£617,500	103
Semi-detached	£420,000	78
Terraced	£365,000	208
Flat / Maisonette	£225,000	106

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Bracknell a nice place to live?

Bracknell is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bracknell is 61/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bracknell?

Bracknell has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 64/100. There were 5,029 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bracknell?

Among the top-rated schools in Bracknell are King's Academy Oakwood, Binfield Church of England Primary School and Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 28 rated schools in Bracknell in total.

What are house prices like in Bracknell?

The current median house price in Bracknell is £375,000, around 32% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £617,500, semi-detached £420,000, terraced £365,000, flat £225,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 495 sales recorded in the past 12 months.