RG42 1PX is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Priestwood in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Priestwood and Garth ward and the Bracknell constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG42 1PX is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for RG42 1PX are sourced from Output Area E00082055 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG42 1PX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG42 1PX.
271
35
£ 52,100 /yr
58%
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
RG42 1PX has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG42 1PX. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG42 1PX is moderate at 63 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
Garth Hill College
Meadow Vale Primary School
Kennel Lane School
Sandy Lane Primary School
Ranelagh School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
Warfield Church of England Primary School
Wildridings Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd At Solera0.7 km
- Koh-I-Noor0.5 km
- Smooth Bru0.4 km
- Baxter Storey at Honeywell0.4 km
- Chris's Cafe0.9 km
- + 37 more
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Spar0.2 km
- Wickes0.6 km
- MAKS Polish Deli0.7 km
- Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe0.6 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Admirals Inn Guest House0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Admiral Cunningham0.4 km
- The Downshire Arms0.9 km
- Market Inn0.8 km
- The Bridge House0.7 km
- The Bull0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Heist Pizza0.5 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Herbies Pizza0.6 km
- Pizza World/Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Beijing Noodles + Burrito & Tequila0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Waitrose0.5 km
- WM Morrisons Supermarket Ltd0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bracknell0.9 km
- Martins Heron3.0 km
- Ascot5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Boyd Court0.1 km
- Fowlers Lane0.1 km
- Fowlers Lane0.2 km
- St Anthony's Close0.2 km
- Arlington Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG421PX · Data under Open Government Licence