Postcode Analysis Bracknell Forest, South East

RG42 1ND House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

390

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British83.5%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences86
Shoplifting79
Anti-social behaviour42
Other theft29
Vehicle crime23

school Local Schools

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Meadow Vale Primary School

Good627 pupils0.7 km
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Garth Hill College

Good1498 pupils0.8 km
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Sandy Lane Primary School

Good1.0 km
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Kennel Lane School

Good198 pupils1.1 km
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Wildridings Primary School

Good430 pupils1.2 km
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Ranelagh School

Outstanding1084 pupils1.3 km
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The Brakenhale School

Good1217 pupils1.4 km
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King's Academy Binfield

Good781 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Admirals Inn Guest House0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
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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
fastfood

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
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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