Postcode Analysis Bracknell Forest, South East

BRAYBROOKE ROAD, RG42 2HF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAYBROOKE ROAD, RG42 2HF.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 73,400 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RG42 2HF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

RG42 2HF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £365k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG42 2HF is a sought-after residential area on Braybrooke Road, 0.6km from Priestwood in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Priestwood and Garth ward and the Bracknell constituency.

For serious buyers, RG42 2HF is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for RG42 2HF are sourced from Output Area E00082045 (shared with 25 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 2HF. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 350,000

5 sales · Mean £ 347,410

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

RG42 2HF has low crime rates — 24 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 offences70
Anti-social behaviour22
Public order11
Vehicle crime11
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Kennel Lane School

Good198 pupils0.3 km
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Garth Hill College

Good1498 pupils0.6 km
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Sandy Lane Primary School

Good0.6 km
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Warfield Church of England Primary School

Good474 pupils0.8 km
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Meadow Vale Primary School

Good627 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell

Good212 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Spar0.5 km
  • BishBashSweets0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Holland And Barrett1.0 km
  • Millets0.9 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Admirals Inn Guest House0.6 km
  • Holly House0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Admiral Cunningham0.8 km
  • The Bull0.9 km
  • Weather Vane / Brewers Fayre0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Koh-I-Noor0.8 km
  • Costa1.0 km
  • GAIL's0.8 km
  • McDonalds1.0 km
  • Wagamama1.0 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Dominos Pizza0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger0.8 km
  • Heist Pizza0.9 km
  • Herbies Pizza1.0 km
  • Pizza World/Charcoal Grill0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bracknell1.3 km
  • Martins Heron3.1 km
  • Ascot5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Agar Crescent0.0 km
  • Agar Crescent0.1 km
  • Braybrooke Recreation Ground0.1 km
  • Prince of Wales0.1 km
  • Braybrooke Recreation Ground0.2 km