Postcode Analysis Bracknell Forest, South East

BLOMFIELD DALE, RG42 1FY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLOMFIELD DALE, RG42 1FY.

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Population

238

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 75,800 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG42 1FY 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.

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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

RG42 1FY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £626k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £626k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

RG42 1FY is a sought-after residential area on Blomfield Dale, 0.2km 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 1FY offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 £626k. 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 1FY are sourced from Output Area E00081796 (shared with 12 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 1FY. 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

White / British82.5%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 570,000

3 sales · Mean £ 597,333

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

RG42 1FY 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.

Violence and sexual offences34
Public order13
Vehicle crime11
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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King's Academy Oakwood

142 pupils0.8 km
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King's Academy Binfield

Good781 pupils0.9 km
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Meadow Vale Primary School

Good627 pupils1.3 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 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Laithwaites Wine0.3 km
  • Shell0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Peacock Farm Public House0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Cafe Express0.7 km
  • Elior Catering at 3M0.4 km
  • Express Cafe0.7 km
  • Maxis 2 Cafe0.8 km
  • Sanctuary Barn0.5 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bracknell Burger Van0.6 km
  • Chef2table Limited0.6 km
hotel

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

  • Bracknell2.2 km
  • Wokingham4.2 km
  • Martins Heron4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Beehive Road0.2 km
  • Beehive Road0.2 km
  • Springfield Road0.2 km
  • Ski Centre0.3 km
  • Ski Centre0.3 km