Postcode Analysis Bracknell Forest, South East

WOKINGHAM ROAD, RG42 1PJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOKINGHAM ROAD, RG42 1PJ.

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Population

231

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

66%

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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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates RG42 1PJ — age 36, 27% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 26.5% year-on-year.

home £194,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG42 1PJ is a safe, established residential area on Wokingham Road, 0.4km from Roundshill in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Priestwood and Garth ward and the Bracknell constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RG42 1PJ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £194k, down 26.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG42 1PJ are sourced from Output Area E00082064 (shared with 8 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 1PJ. 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

White / British87.2%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 194,000

21 sales · Mean £ 186,092

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

RG42 1PJ has low crime rates — 27 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.

Violence and sexual offences76
Anti-social behaviour23
Vehicle crime19
Other theft13
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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King's Academy Binfield

Good781 pupils0.4 km
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Meadow Vale Primary School

Good627 pupils0.6 km
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Binfield Church of England Primary School

Good414 pupils1.4 km
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King's Academy Oakwood

142 pupils1.5 km
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Kennel Lane School

Good198 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • McColls0.7 km
  • BP Bracknell SF Connect0.9 km
  • Priestwood Pharmacy0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Cafe Express0.8 km
  • Elior Catering at 3M0.6 km
  • Express Cafe0.8 km
  • Maxis 2 Cafe0.3 km
  • Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd At Solera0.8 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Bracknell Burger Van0.8 km
  • Chef2table Limited0.8 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Pizza World/Charcoal Grill0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Admirals Inn Guest House1.0 km
  • Fines Bayliwick Hotel0.5 km
  • Travelodge0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Admiral Cunningham0.8 km
  • The Bridge House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bracknell1.8 km
  • Martins Heron4.1 km
  • Wokingham4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Longmoors0.1 km
  • Jocks Lane0.2 km
  • Jocks Lane0.2 km
  • Cain Road0.2 km
  • Rounds Hill0.2 km