Area Analysis Bracknell Forest, South East

RG42 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the RG42 postcode area.

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Population

20,865

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 57,775 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
family_restroomFamily
6/10
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6/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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Area Character

RG42 is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £560k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £560k. Property prices are trending up 3.5% year-on-year.

home £560,411 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG42 is a postcode district in Bracknell Forest, South East, covering 910 active and 505 retired postcodes.

The largest share of RG42 (16%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (12%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes RG42 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in RG42 are around £560k, up 3.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across RG42 at 139 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full RG42 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.8%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1318
Other theft293
Anti-social behaviour279
Vehicle crime221
Criminal damage and arson213

school Local Schools

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King's Academy Oakwood

142 pupils
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Meadow Vale Primary School

Good627 pupils
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Warfield Church of England Primary School

Good474 pupils
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Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good191 pupils
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Binfield Church of England Primary School

Good414 pupils
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Garth Hill College

Good1498 pupils
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Kennel Lane School

Good198 pupils
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Whitegrove Primary School

Good415 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Coppid Hill Guest House
  • Fines Bayliwick Hotel
  • Premier Inn
  • Stirrups Hotel
  • The Admirals Inn Guest House
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Golfplex
  • West End Farm Cafe
  • Fernygrove Farm Coffee Shop
  • Amir Restaurant
  • Authentic Thai Cuisine At The Prince Of Wales
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco
  • The Co-Operative Group
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • KAMS
  • Binfield Kitchen
  • Pizza World/Charcoal Grill
  • Queen of Cooking
  • The Big Thumb
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Homebase Ltd
  • Jealott's Hill Community Landshare
  • Lloyds Pharmacy
  • McColls
  • MFG Petrol Station
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Admiral Cunningham
  • Binfield Cricket Club
  • Binfield Football Club
  • Binfield Social Club
  • Plough and Harrow
  • + 7 more