RG42 1FX is a sought-after residential area on Arkwright Drive, 0.1km from Popeswood in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Binfield with Warfield ward and the Windsor constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG42, RG42 1FX offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £507k, down 0.7% 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 1FX are sourced from Output Area E00081796 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARKWRIGHT DRIVE, RG42 1FX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARKWRIGHT DRIVE, RG42 1FX.
238
44
£ 75,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG42 1FX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG42 1FX combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£507k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG42 1FX. The average age is 44.1. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 444,750
20 sales · Mean £ 463,150
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG42 1FX has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
King's Academy Oakwood
King's Academy Binfield
Meadow Vale Primary School
Binfield Church of England Primary School
Jennett's Park CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Laithwaites Wine0.3 km
- Shell0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Peacock Farm Public House0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Cafe Express0.8 km
- Elior Catering at 3M0.4 km
- Express Cafe0.7 km
- Maxis 2 Cafe0.8 km
- Sanctuary Barn0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Bracknell Burger Van0.6 km
- Chef2table Limited0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Coppid Beech Hotel0.5 km
- Coppid Hill Guest House0.7 km
- Fines Bayliwick Hotel0.4 km
- Travelodge0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bracknell2.3 km
- Wokingham4.1 km
- Martins Heron4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Springfield Road0.2 km
- Beehive Road0.2 km
- Beehive Road0.2 km
- Ski Centre0.3 km
- Travelodge0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG421FX · Data under Open Government Licence