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Birch Hill & Hanworth East

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About

Birch Hill & Hanworth East is a residential area located to the southeast of Bracknell town centre. The neighbourhood is characterised by a mix of post-war housing, including many semi-detached homes and some modern developments. It is a practical and established community with local amenities centred around the Birch Hill precinct. This includes a medical centre, a convenience store, and several takeaways, serving the daily needs of residents. The area is largely self-contained, with good road connections to the A322 and the M3 motorway for travel further afield.

A prominent feature of the area is the large, open space of Hanworth Park, which provides a significant green buffer on its eastern edge. The local landscape includes the wooded areas of the historic Hanworth Park House grounds, with public footpaths throughout. Birch Hill Park offers recreational space with sports pitches and a children's playground. The area's proximity to the Broadmoor Hospital estate to the south influences some of the surrounding land use and road layouts, adding a distinct character to this part of the borough.

Area overview

On average Birch Hill & Hanworth East has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Birch Hill & Hanworth East is £58,427 per year. There are 1 schools in Birch Hill & Hanworth East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Birch Hill & Hanworth East is home to around 7,440 people, with a population density of about 3,993.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Birch Hill & Hanworth East Population
7,440
Population density
3,993.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.75(+13%)
Shoplifting
20.83(+160%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.38(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.53(+17%)
Vehicle crime
7.12(+88%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,847
78.61%
Other White
592
7.96%
Indian
160
2.15%
Other Asian
153
2.06%
African
141
1.9%
Total population: 7,438

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,739
29.01%
Level 3 (A level)
1,085
18.1%
No qualifications
958
15.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
901
15.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
746
12.45%
Total 16+ residents: 5,994

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,156
37.61%
Owns outright
782
25.44%
Other social rented
459
14.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
363
11.81%
Social rents from council
252
8.2%
Total households: 3,074

Property prices in Birch Hill & Hanworth East

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £387,500 in Birch Hill & Hanworth East area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Birch Hill & Hanworth East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birch Hill & Hanworth East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£599,950
Flats12£230,000
Semi-Detached12£402,500
Terraced61£383,000

10 years median price trend in Birch Hill & Hanworth East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birch Hill & Hanworth East.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.