RG42 1PY is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Priestwood in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Priestwood and Garth ward and the Bracknell constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG42 1PY is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 88% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for RG42 1PY are sourced from Output Area E00082052 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG42 1PY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG42 1PY.
224
35
£ 52,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG42 1PY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 88% social renting, RG42 1PY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1PY. The average age is 35.3. 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 1PY is moderate at 84 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
Sandy Lane Primary School
Kennel Lane School
Ranelagh School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
Wildridings Primary School
The Brakenhale School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd At Solera0.6 km
- Koh-I-Noor0.5 km
- Smooth Bru0.4 km
- Baxter Storey at Honeywell0.3 km
- Chris's Cafe0.8 km
- + 38 more
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Spar0.3 km
- Wickes0.5 km
- MAKS Polish Deli0.6 km
- Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe0.6 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Admirals Inn Guest House0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.2 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Admiral Cunningham0.5 km
- The Downshire Arms0.8 km
- Market Inn0.8 km
- The Bridge House0.7 km
- The Bull0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Heist Pizza0.5 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Herbies Pizza0.5 km
- Pizza World/Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Beijing Noodles + Burrito & Tequila0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Waitrose0.4 km
- WM Morrisons Supermarket Ltd0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bracknell0.8 km
- Martins Heron3.0 km
- Ascot5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Boyd Court0.1 km
- Arlington Square0.1 km
- Arlington Square0.1 km
- Fowlers Lane0.1 km
- Fowlers Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG421PY · Data under Open Government Licence