RG42 1PG is a safe, established residential area on Jocks Lane, 0.5km from Farleywood in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Priestwood and Garth ward and the Bracknell constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RG42 1PG offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for RG42 1PG are sourced from Output Area E00082064 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JOCKS LANE, RG42 1PG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOCKS LANE, RG42 1PG.
231
36
£ 52,100 /yr
66%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RG42 1PG spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG42 1PG. The average age is 36.2. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 158,500
6 sales · Mean £ 159,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG42 1PG has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
King's Academy Binfield
Meadow Vale Primary School
Binfield Church of England Primary School
King's Academy Oakwood
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Laithwaites Wine0.9 km
- McColls0.9 km
- Priestwood Pharmacy0.9 km
- Shell0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Cafe Express0.9 km
- Elior Catering at 3M0.6 km
- Express Cafe0.8 km
- Maxis 2 Cafe0.5 km
- Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd At Solera0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Bracknell Burger Van0.9 km
- Chef2table Limited0.8 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Pizza World/Charcoal Grill0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Admiral Cunningham0.9 km
- The Bridge House0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Fines Bayliwick Hotel0.4 km
- Travelodge0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bracknell2.0 km
- Martins Heron4.3 km
- Wokingham4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Jocks Lane0.0 km
- Jocks Lane0.0 km
- Lammas Mead0.2 km
- Lammas Mead0.2 km
- Farley Hall0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG421PG · Data under Open Government Licence