RG42 1FT is a sought-after residential area on Challis Place, 0.1km from Farleywood in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Binfield with Warfield ward and the Windsor constituency.
For serious buyers, RG42 1FT is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 63% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (61% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, down 12.6% year-on-year. 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 RG42 1FT are sourced from Output Area E00081808 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHALLIS PLACE, RG42 1FT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHALLIS PLACE, RG42 1FT.
230
34
£ 75,800 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG42 1FT 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 1FT combines 72% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. At £325k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise. Property prices are trending down 12.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG42 1FT. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 306,500
17 sales · Mean £ 316,735
Semi-Detached
£ 322,500
2 sales · Mean £ 322,500
Flat
£ 198,000
5 sales · Mean £ 201,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG42 1FT has low crime rates — 27 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
King's Academy Binfield
Meadow Vale Primary School
King's Academy Oakwood
Binfield Church of England Primary School
Jennett's Park CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Coppid Beech Hotel1.0 km
- Fines Bayliwick Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge0.5 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Laithwaites Wine0.7 km
- McColls1.0 km
- BP Bracknell SF Connect1.0 km
- Priestwood Pharmacy1.0 km
- Shell0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Peacock Farm Public House1.0 km
- Admiral Cunningham1.0 km
- The Bridge House0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Cafe Express0.5 km
- Elior Catering at 3M0.2 km
- Express Cafe0.5 km
- Maxis 2 Cafe0.3 km
- Partners Dining Room Waitrose Jubilee House0.9 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Bracknell Burger Van0.5 km
- Chef2table Limited0.4 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Pizza World/Charcoal Grill1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bracknell1.8 km
- Martins Heron4.1 km
- Wokingham4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cain Road0.2 km
- Cain Road0.3 km
- Farley Moor Lake0.3 km
- Jocks Lane0.4 km
- Jocks Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG421FT · Data under Open Government Licence