RG42 1RU is a safe, established residential area on Moordale Avenue, 0.2km from Roundshill in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Priestwood and Garth ward and the Bracknell constituency.
Within the RG42 district, this postcode is characterised by a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RG42 1RU are sourced from Output Area E00082049 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOORDALE AVENUE, RG42 1RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOORDALE AVENUE, RG42 1RU.
355
34
£ 52,100 /yr
57%
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
No single demographic signal dominates RG42 1RU — age 34, 32% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1RU. The average age is 34.0. 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)
RG42 1RU has low crime rates — 28 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
Meadow Vale Primary School
King's Academy Binfield
Kennel Lane School
Binfield Church of England Primary School
King's Academy Oakwood
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd At Solera0.7 km
- Koh-I-Noor0.6 km
- Cafe Express0.7 km
- Elior Catering at 3M0.6 km
- Express Cafe0.7 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Spar1.0 km
- Wickes0.9 km
- McColls0.6 km
- BP Bracknell SF Connect0.8 km
- Homebase Ltd0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Admirals Inn Guest House0.9 km
- Fines Bayliwick Hotel0.7 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Admiral Cunningham0.7 km
- The Bridge House0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Bracknell Burger Van0.8 km
- Chef2table Limited0.7 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Pizza World/Charcoal Grill0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bracknell1.7 km
- Martins Heron4.0 km
- Wokingham4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Longmoors0.1 km
- Rounds Hill0.1 km
- Cain Road0.1 km
- Cain Road0.2 km
- Rounds Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG421RU · Data under Open Government Licence