Side-by-side comparison of RG42 Bracknell and RG5 Reading covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
RG5 is the more affordable option at £446,250 median vs £491,250 in RG42. RG42 has lower recorded crime (1,281 vs 1,381 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | RG42 Bracknell | RG5 Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £491,250 | £446,250 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,265 | £2,498 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,281 | 1,381 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | 3.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 90.7 | 93.2 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 86.4 | 99.4 |
| EPC Median Score | 72.0 | 69.0 |
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.