Town Pop. 20,285

Living in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest): Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) scores 59/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 56/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. That places it last of the 3 scored places in the GU15 postcode district.

That is 9 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92) and economic health (87). For the surrounding area, see GU15 postcode district.

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Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
42.7 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 308 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 248 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 75 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Public order 62 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Other theft 56 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
other 117 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 75 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 37 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 26 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 8.1 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 39
Parks Ample 21
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
56
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 12 in area · 26 within 4km
1Outstanding9Good2Ungraded
  • Edgbarrow SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • College Town Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Frogmore Community CollegeSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Frogmore Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Frogmore Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • New Scotland Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Owlsmoor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Sandhurst SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Uplands Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Wildmoor Heath SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsFrimley Park Hospital1.6 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital8.9 mi
Royal Surrey County Hospital9.5 mi
Hospital waitsFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
Nearest GP surgeryOakley Health Group0.9 mi
GP capacity1,711 patients per GP
6dentists2pharmacies

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
66
Full fibre (FTTP)96.7%
available across Bracknell Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 398 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate63.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.6%Unemployed2.5%Retired20.4%Student6.1%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary20.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.9%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership78.5%
Among the least-deprived 13% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
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 D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
40
Sandhurst 0.6 mi
Blackwater 1.3 mi
Crowthorne 1.8 mi
J4 M3 2.7 mi
J4 M3 2.7 mi
J4A M3 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 37
Takeaways Ample 14
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £445,000 137
Detached £610,000 51
Semi-detached £440,000 36
Terraced £370,000 40
Flat / Maisonette £190,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£160k £344k £534k £718k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Blackwater (Hart) 65 1.0 mi away ⇄
Hawley (Hart) 64 1.6 mi away ⇄
Crowthorne 58 1.6 mi away ⇄
Yateley 55 2.2 mi away ⇄
Minley 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Camberley 62 2.6 mi away ⇄
Finchampstead 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Eversley Cross 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Gardeners Green 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Frimley 69 3.5 mi away ⇄
Eversley Centre 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Holme Green 48 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) a nice place to live?

Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) is 59/100, 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 Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)?

Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 866 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)?

Among the top-rated schools in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) are Edgbarrow School, College Town Primary School and Frogmore Community College, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 12 rated schools in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) in total.

What are house prices like in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)?

The current median house price in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) is £445,000, around 56% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £610,000, semi-detached £440,000, terraced £370,000, flat £190,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%. There were 137 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) in context

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Postcode districts in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)

GU15 61 ⇄
GU46 54 ⇄
GU47 59 ⇄
RG45 55 ⇄

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