Side-by-side comparison of RG30 Reading and RG42 Bracknell covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
RG30 is the more affordable option at £327,500 median vs £491,250 in RG42. RG42 has lower recorded crime (1,281 vs 3,567 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | RG30 Reading | RG42 Bracknell |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £327,500 | £491,250 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,613 | £2,265 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 3,567 | 1,281 |
| Outstanding Schools | 3.0 | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 86.6 | 90.7 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 94.9 | 86.4 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 72.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.