Postcode Analysis Bracknell Forest, South East

DORSET VALE, RG42 3JL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORSET VALE, RG42 3JL.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 73,400 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG42 3JL 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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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG42 3JL's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £609k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £609k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 21.2% year-on-year.

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

RG42 3JL is a sought-after residential area on Dorset Vale, 0.4km from Whitegrove in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Warfield Harvest Ride ward and the Windsor constituency.

For serious buyers, RG42 3JL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £609k, down 21.2% year-on-year. 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 3JL are sourced from Output Area E00082070 (shared with 13 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 3JL. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.1%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 566,500

10 sales · Mean £ 540,500

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

RG42 3JL has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft11
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting5
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Whitegrove Primary School

Good415 pupils0.5 km
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Holly Spring Primary School

Good619 pupils1.4 km
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Sandy Lane Primary School

Good1.4 km
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Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good191 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bracknell2.3 km
  • Martins Heron2.5 km
  • Ascot4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Yorkshire Place0.2 km
  • Yorkshire Place0.2 km
  • Tesco North Bracknell0.3 km
  • Five Ways Corner0.4 km
  • Five Ways Corner0.4 km