Postcode Analysis Bracknell Forest, South East

RG42 1FW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

230

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 75,800 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG42 1FW 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.

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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

RG42 1FW is a young, economically active community — 72% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. At median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.

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

RG42 1FW is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Popeswood in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Binfield with Warfield ward and the Windsor constituency.

For serious buyers, RG42 1FW is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1FW are sourced from Output Area E00081808 (shared with 22 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 1FW. 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

White / British88.0%
Asian / British Asian8.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 61%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

RG42 1FW has low crime rates — 20 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.

Violence and sexual offences20
Anti-social behaviour8
Vehicle crime6
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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King's Academy Binfield

Good781 pupils0.8 km
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King's Academy Oakwood

142 pupils1.0 km
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Meadow Vale Primary School

Good627 pupils1.1 km
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Jennett's Park CofE Primary School

Good424 pupils1.4 km
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Binfield Church of England Primary School

Good414 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Laithwaites Wine0.4 km
  • Shell0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Peacock Farm Public House0.8 km
  • The Bridge House0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Cafe Express0.6 km
  • Elior Catering at 3M0.2 km
  • Express Cafe0.5 km
  • Maxis 2 Cafe0.6 km
  • Partners Dining Room Waitrose Jubilee House0.9 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Bracknell Burger Van0.4 km
  • Chef2table Limited0.5 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Coppid Beech Hotel0.7 km
  • Coppid Hill Guest House0.9 km
  • Fines Bayliwick Hotel0.5 km
  • Travelodge0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bracknell2.1 km
  • Wokingham4.3 km
  • Martins Heron4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Beehive Road0.2 km
  • Beehive Road0.2 km
  • Cain Road - Dell0.3 km
  • Cain Road - Fujitsu0.3 km
  • Springfield Road0.4 km