Postcode Analysis Bracknell Forest, South East

RG42 3RB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG42 3RB.

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Population

230

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Avg Age

67

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Avg Income

£ 57,300 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG42 3RB 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.

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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

RG42 3RB is a settled retirement community — average age 67, 87% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

RG42 3RB is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Whitegrove in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Warfield Harvest Ride ward and the Windsor constituency.

For serious buyers, RG42 3RB is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Residents here average 67 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 87% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 3RB are sourced from Output Area E00166663 (shared with 11 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 3RB. The average age is 67.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

RG42 3RB has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime2
Vehicle crime2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Whitegrove Primary School

Good415 pupils0.4 km
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Holly Spring Primary School

Good619 pupils1.1 km
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Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good191 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Tanglewood0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Martins Heron1.7 km
  • Bracknell2.4 km
  • Ascot3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Saxon Drive0.3 km
  • Saxon Drive0.3 km
  • Somerset Grove0.3 km
  • Somerset Grove0.4 km
  • Whittenham Road0.5 km