GU47 0AB is a sought-after residential area on Academy Place, 0.5km from College Town in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest). Administratively it sits within College Town ward and the Bracknell constituency.
For serious buyers, GU47 0AB is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 65% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bracknell Forest.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £463k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for GU47 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00081860 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ACADEMY PLACE, GU47 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACADEMY PLACE, GU47 0AB.
363
40
£ 63,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
GU47 0AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £463k, 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU47 0AB. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
Semi-Detached
£ 430,000
9 sales · Mean £ 415,883
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU47 0AB has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
College Town Primary School
Sandhurst School
Owlsmoor Primary School
Uplands Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Asian Grocery Store0.9 km
- Local Food & Wine0.5 km
- College Town Newsagents & Post Office0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Subway0.5 km
- Raj Tandoori0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Sandhurst Grill House Ltd0.6 km
- Kings Kebab & Pizza0.5 km
- Sheung Moon0.5 km
- Skippers0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Rackstraw Farm0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Group0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackwater1.5 km
- Sandhurst2.0 km
- Camberley2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Richmond Road0.1 km
- Richmond Road0.1 km
- College Crescent0.3 km
- College Crescent0.3 km
- The Jolly Farmer0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: GU470AB · Data under Open Government Licence