RG42 1ND is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Skimped Hill in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Priestwood and Garth ward and the Bracknell constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for RG42 1ND are sourced from Output Area E00082053 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG42 1ND House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG42 1ND.
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 39, RG42 1ND has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 1ND. 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 1ND is moderate at 89 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
Sandy Lane Primary School
Kennel Lane School
Wildridings Primary School
Ranelagh School
The Brakenhale School
King's Academy Binfield
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd At Solera0.5 km
- Koh-I-Noor0.5 km
- Costa0.8 km
- Den Of Bracca0.9 km
- GAIL's0.7 km
- + 41 more
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Spar0.4 km
- Wickes0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Holland And Barrett0.7 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Admirals Inn Guest House0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Admiral Cunningham0.4 km
- Bracknell Drama Club0.9 km
- The Old Manor1.0 km
- Market Inn0.8 km
- The Bridge House0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Dominos Pizza0.8 km
- Pizza GoGo0.9 km
- Pret A Manger0.7 km
- Heist Pizza0.6 km
- Beijing Noodles + Burrito & Tequila0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- WM Morrisons Supermarket Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bracknell0.8 km
- Martins Heron3.1 km
- Wokingham5.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Arena0.1 km
- The Arena0.1 km
- Arlington Square0.2 km
- Boyd Court0.2 km
- Arlington Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG421ND · Data under Open Government Licence