RG42 1NB is a mixed residential area on Wokingham Road, 0.5km from Priestwood in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Priestwood and Garth ward and the Bracknell constituency.
For families considering a move, RG42 1NB represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for RG42 1NB are sourced from Output Area E00082053 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOKINGHAM ROAD, RG42 1NB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOKINGHAM ROAD, RG42 1NB.
390
39
£ 52,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. RG42 1NB's 70% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG42 1NB. The average age is 39.0. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG42 1NB is moderate at 70 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
Kennel Lane School
Wildridings Primary School
Sandy Lane Primary School
King's Academy Binfield
The Brakenhale School
Ranelagh School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd At Solera0.3 km
- Koh-I-Noor0.4 km
- Costa1.0 km
- GAIL's0.9 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- + 42 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Spar0.5 km
- Wickes0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Holland And Barrett0.9 km
- Millets1.0 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Admirals Inn Guest House0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Admiral Cunningham0.3 km
- Market Inn0.9 km
- The Bridge House0.4 km
- The Bull0.8 km
- Weather Vane / Brewers Fayre0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Dominos Pizza1.0 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- Heist Pizza0.8 km
- Beijing Noodles + Burrito & Tequila0.8 km
- Papa Johns0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- WM Morrisons Supermarket Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bracknell0.9 km
- Martins Heron3.2 km
- Wokingham5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Easthampstead Road0.1 km
- Stoney Road0.2 km
- Trinity Court0.2 km
- Stoney Road0.2 km
- The Arena0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG421NB · Data under Open Government Licence