RG42 1AF is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Wokingham Road, 0.3km from Roundshill in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Priestwood and Garth ward and the Bracknell constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RG42 1AF offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 78% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (67% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, down 21.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG42 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00188343 (shared with 715 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOKINGHAM ROAD, RG42 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOKINGHAM ROAD, RG42 1AF.
257
30
£ 52,100 /yr
81%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG42 1AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. RG42 1AF combines 81% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 21.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG42 1AF. The average age is 30.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 285,000
21 sales · Mean £ 259,349
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG42 1AF is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Meadow Vale Primary School
King's Academy Binfield
Garth Hill College
Wildridings Primary School
Kennel Lane School
Sandy Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- McColls0.4 km
- Twin Bridges Service Station (Euro Garages)0.6 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Spar0.6 km
- Wickes0.4 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- The Admirals Inn Guest House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Downshire Arms0.9 km
- Waitrose Sports and Social Club1.0 km
- Admiral Cunningham0.4 km
- The Bridge House0.2 km
- Weather Vane / Brewers Fayre0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Cafe Express0.7 km
- Elior Catering at 3M0.8 km
- Express Cafe0.8 km
- Maxis 2 Cafe0.4 km
- Partners Dining Room Waitrose Jubilee House0.9 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- WM Morrisons Supermarket Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Bracknell Burger Van0.9 km
- Chef2table Limited0.8 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Pizza World/Charcoal Grill0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bracknell1.2 km
- Martins Heron3.5 km
- Wokingham5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Trinity Court0.1 km
- Trinity Court0.1 km
- Milbanke Way0.2 km
- Easthampstead Road0.2 km
- Milbanke Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG421AF · Data under Open Government Licence