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Swinley Forest

Crime

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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. The median sale price in Swinley Forest is £385,000 (around £530 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £325,000 and £542,000.

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: £530

Sales (last 12 months): 101

Typical range (middle 50%): £325K – £542K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £530 per square foot) in Swinley Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,000 up to £2,200,000.

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	21	£640,000	£521	£450,000	£610,000	£770,000	£1,352,500
Semi-Detached	18	£422,500	£522	£317,750	£364,500	£615,000	£1,250,000
Terraced	56	£352,500	£543	£270,750	£320,750	£392,375	£520,000
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	£187,500	£319,500	£310,000
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	£200,000	£412,500	£350,500
2026	£640,000	£196,250	£405,000	£370,000

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	£435	£453	£468
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	£484	£462	£551	£557
2026	£494	£408	£519	£542

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bracknell Forest district.

Band A£1,510

Band B£1,762

Band C£2,013

Band D£2,265

Band E£2,768

Band F£3,271

Band G£3,775

Band H£4,530

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Swinley Forest ward.

Local councillors

Patrick Smith

Swinley Forest - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Sophie Louise Forster