Postcode Analysis Bracknell Forest, South East

BOWES COURT, RG42 4GE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWES COURT, RG42 4GE.

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Population

338

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 75,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG42 4GE 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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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG42 4GE combines high owner-occupation (65%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

RG42 4GE is a sought-after residential area on Bowes Court, 0.6km from Popeswood in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Binfield with Warfield ward and the Windsor constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG42, RG42 4GE offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 65% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 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 4GE are sourced from Output Area E00188492 (shared with 29 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 4GE. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.0%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

RG42 4GE has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences34
Public order10
Vehicle crime9
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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King's Academy Oakwood

142 pupils0.2 km
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Binfield Church of England Primary School

Good414 pupils1.3 km
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King's Academy Binfield

Good781 pupils1.3 km
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Floreat Montague Park Primary School

Good424 pupils1.4 km
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Jennett's Park CofE Primary School

Good424 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Laithwaites Wine0.4 km
  • Shell0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Sanctuary Barn0.6 km
  • Hilton St Annes Manor0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Coppid Beech Hotel0.2 km
  • Coppid Hill Guest House0.3 km
  • Fines Bayliwick Hotel0.8 km
  • Travelodge0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Oakingham Belle0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bracknell2.9 km
  • Wokingham3.5 km
  • Martins Heron5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Coppid Beech Hill0.2 km
  • Coppid Beech Hill0.2 km
  • Merydene Court0.2 km
  • Merydene Court0.3 km
  • Ski Centre0.5 km