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Swinley Forest

About

Swinley Forest ward encompasses a significant portion of Bracknell Forest itself, dominated by the extensive woodland of Swinley Forest and Crown Estate land. The area is characterised by its residential neighbourhoods, which are often situated within or adjacent to these large tracts of pine woodland. Housing includes a mix of detached and semi-detached properties, with development carefully integrated into the forested landscape.

The ward is defined by its natural environment, with numerous footpaths and trails crisscrossing the forest for walking, cycling, and horse riding. A notable feature within the woodland is the presence of the historic Caesar's Camp, an Iron Age hillfort earthwork. The area also contains the Look Out Discovery Centre, a family attraction focused on the local environment and science, further emphasising the ward's strong connection to its woodland setting.

Area overview

On average Swinley Forest has very low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 5.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Swinley Forest is £69,358 per year.

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Swinley Forest

Median price£385,000

Price per sq ft£531

Sales (last 12 months)120

Typical range (middle 50%)£328K – £545K

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £531 per square foot) in Swinley Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,000 up to £2,135,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swinley Forest over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	31	£635,000	£494	£429,500	£557,500	£725,000	£1,712,500
Semi-Detached	24	£417,500	£525	£266,625	£348,625	£465,125	£1,235,000
Terraced	59	£350,000	£557	£253,900	£320,500	£385,250	£452,500
Flats	6	£196,250	£344	£140,250	£171,875	£222,500	£239,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swinley Forest

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swinley Forest.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£505,000	£182,000	£319,500	£300,500
2017	£610,875	£206,500	£325,000	£293,000
2018	£500,000	£205,000	£415,000	£290,000
2019	£535,000	£750,000	£362,500	£295,000
2020	£1,195,000	£597,500	£335,000	£308,750
2021	£537,500	£597,500	£375,000	£310,000
2022	£670,000	£190,000	£390,000	£347,500
2023	£730,000	£210,000	£382,000	£355,000
2024	£575,000	£235,000	£390,000	£331,000
2025	£610,000	£221,000	£412,500	£354,000
2026	£635,000	£196,250	£373,000	£351,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swinley Forest.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£436	£429	£453	£472
2017	£420	£435	£448	£453
2018	£445	£439	£457	£464
2019	£437	£547	£451	£441
2020	£522	£525	£430	£459
2021	£469	£506	£491	£471
2022	£520	£465	£525	£546
2023	£506	£477	£530	£513
2024	£512	£442	£511	£512
2025	£483	£487	£551	£557
2026	£494	£408	£509	£542

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail