RG42 2LN is a well-regarded residential area on Bull Lane, 0.4km from Bracknell in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Priestwood and Garth ward and the Bracknell constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG42 2LN is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £381k. 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 2LN are sourced from Output Area E00082051 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BULL LANE, RG42 2LN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BULL LANE, RG42 2LN.
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37
£ 73,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG42 2LN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
RG42 2LN has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-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 2LN. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 380,000
4 sales · Mean £ 361,750
Semi-Detached
£ 358,075
4 sales · Mean £ 345,912
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG42 2LN is moderate at 77 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
Garth Hill College
Sandy Lane Primary School
Kennel Lane School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
Meadow Vale Primary School
Ranelagh School
Warfield Church of England Primary School
Holly Spring Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Spar0.5 km
- Wickes1.0 km
- MAKS Polish Deli0.6 km
- Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe0.6 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Admirals Inn Guest House0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- Holly House0.7 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Admiral Cunningham0.9 km
- Market Inn0.8 km
- The Bull0.4 km
- Weather Vane / Brewers Fayre0.5 km
- Bracknell Drama Club0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Koh-I-Noor0.9 km
- Smooth Bru0.4 km
- Baxter Storey at Honeywell0.5 km
- Chris's Cafe0.8 km
- Hollywood Bowl0.7 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Heist Pizza0.4 km
- Herbies Pizza0.5 km
- Pizza World/Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Beijing Noodles + Burrito & Tequila0.6 km
- Papa Johns0.6 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Waitrose0.3 km
- WM Morrisons Supermarket Ltd0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bracknell0.8 km
- Martins Heron2.7 km
- Ascot5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Bull Lane0.2 km
- Bull Lane0.2 km
- Fowlers Lane0.4 km
- Braybrooke Recreation Ground0.4 km
- Braybrooke Recreation Ground0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG422LN · Data under Open Government Licence