RG42 1AG is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Wokingham Road, 0.4km from Roundshill in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Priestwood and Garth ward and the Bracknell constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RG42 1AG 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. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £202k, down 6.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG42 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00188343 (shared with 715 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOKINGHAM ROAD, RG42 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOKINGHAM ROAD, RG42 1AG.
257
30
£ 52,100 /yr
81%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG42 1AG 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
RG42 1AG is a young, economically active community — 81% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 6.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG42 1AG. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 204,950
9 sales · Mean £ 211,622
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG42 1AG is moderate at 66 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
Garth Hill College
King's Academy Binfield
Kennel Lane School
Wildridings Primary School
Sandy Lane Primary School
The Brakenhale School
Ranelagh School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd At Solera0.2 km
- Koh-I-Noor0.4 km
- Eurest Services at Fujitsu0.9 km
- Smooth Bru0.8 km
- Baxter Storey at Honeywell0.7 km
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Spar0.6 km
- Wickes0.4 km
- MAKS Polish Deli1.0 km
- Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe0.9 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Admirals Inn Guest House0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Admiral Cunningham0.3 km
- The Bridge House0.3 km
- The Bull1.0 km
- Weather Vane / Brewers Fayre0.6 km
- The Downshire Arms0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Heist Pizza0.9 km
- Beijing Noodles + Burrito & Tequila0.9 km
- Papa Johns0.9 km
- Pepe's Piri Piri Chicken0.9 km
- Pizza Hut0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- WM Morrisons Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bracknell1.1 km
- Martins Heron3.4 km
- Wokingham5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Trinity Court0.0 km
- Trinity Court0.1 km
- Easthampstead Road0.1 km
- Easthampstead Road0.2 km
- Stoney Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG421AG · Data under Open Government Licence