Postcode Analysis Bracknell Forest, South East

RG42 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG42 1AB.

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Population

394

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG42 1AB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in RG42 1AB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG42 1AB is a safe, established residential area located 0.0km from Roundshill in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Priestwood and Garth ward and the Bracknell constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RG42 1AB is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for RG42 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00082065 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG42 1AB. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.8%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RG42 1AB has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences87
Vehicle crime21
Other theft18
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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Meadow Vale Primary School

Good627 pupils0.3 km
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King's Academy Binfield

Good781 pupils0.7 km
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Kennel Lane School

Good198 pupils1.2 km
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Garth Hill College

Good1498 pupils1.4 km
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Wildridings Primary School

Good430 pupils1.6 km
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Sandy Lane Primary School

Good1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • McColls0.4 km
  • Twin Bridges Service Station (Euro Garages)0.9 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • Wickes0.7 km
  • BP Bracknell SF Connect0.5 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Cafe Express0.8 km
  • Elior Catering at 3M0.7 km
  • Express Cafe0.8 km
  • Maxis 2 Cafe0.3 km
  • Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd At Solera0.5 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Bracknell Burger Van0.9 km
  • Chef2table Limited0.8 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Pizza World/Charcoal Grill0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • The Admirals Inn Guest House0.6 km
  • Fines Bayliwick Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Admiral Cunningham0.4 km
  • The Bridge House0.1 km
  • Weather Vane / Brewers Fayre1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bracknell1.5 km
  • Martins Heron3.7 km
  • Wokingham5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Rounds Hill0.1 km
  • Ploughlands0.1 km
  • Rounds Hill0.2 km
  • Brook Green0.2 km
  • Brook Green0.2 km