Cost of Living in Bracknell
South East
Town
Berkshire, EnglandPopulation: 84,000
Average House Price
£360.1k
+24% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£37,152
-5% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£1,404/mo
+17% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,052Band D / yr
Energy£142/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£32.00/ mo
Bus Pass£75.24/ mo
House Prices in Bracknell
0.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£360,050
Detached£560,500
Semi-detached£356,250
Terraced£299,250
Flat / Apartment£223,250
House prices in Bracknell have increased by 0.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Bracknell
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£37,152
Mean£42,120
Median hourly rate£17.87/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£25,380
Upper quartile (75th)£49,950
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-4.8%
£1,887 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Bracknell
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Bracknell each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £1,404 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £171 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £142 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £32.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £194 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £285 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £158 |
| Estimated Total | £2,420 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Bracknell
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£75.24
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.49
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£194
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Bracknell
- What is the average house price in Bracknell?
- The average house price in Bracknell is £360,050, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £560,500, while flats and apartments average £223,250. Prices have risen by 0.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Bracknell?
- The median annual salary in Bracknell is £37,152, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £1,887 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £25,380 (lower quartile) to £49,950 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Bracknell?
- Average monthly rent in Bracknell is £1,404 per month. Rents have increased by +2.5% over the past year.
- Is Bracknell an affordable place to live?
- Bracknell is expensive relative to local earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 45% of the median monthly income, significantly above the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £1,404, while the median annual salary is £37,152 (approximately £3,096 per month before tax).
- How does Bracknell compare to London?
- The average house price in Bracknell is £360,050, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Bracknell costs around 65% of London prices, making it £190,950 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £1,404 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Bracknell?
- House prices in Bracknell are currently rising, with a 0.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £360,050 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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