Postcode Analysis Bracknell Forest, South East

BUCHANAN WAY, RG42 4NJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUCHANAN WAY, RG42 4NJ.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 75,800 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG42 4NJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

RG42 4NJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £745k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £745k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

RG42 4NJ is a sought-after residential area on Buchanan Way, 0.7km from Popeswood in Binfield. Administratively it sits within Binfield with Warfield ward and the Windsor constituency.

For serious buyers, RG42 4NJ is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 78% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £745k. 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 4NJ are sourced from Output Area E00188538 (shared with 20 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 4NJ. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 600,000

3 sales · Mean £ 626,666

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

RG42 4NJ has low crime rates — 5 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 offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Binfield Church of England Primary School

Good414 pupils0.6 km
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King's Academy Binfield

Good781 pupils0.6 km
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King's Academy Oakwood

142 pupils1.1 km
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Meadow Vale Primary School

Good627 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Laithwaites Wine1.0 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Shell1.0 km
  • Oakmede Bakery0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Fines Bayliwick Hotel0.5 km
  • Travelodge0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Binfield Social Club0.9 km
  • Binfield Cricket Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Daruchini Brasserie0.2 km
  • Daphne's Dining Ltd0.7 km
  • Amir Restaurant0.8 km
  • The Foxes' Den Cafe CIC0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative Group0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Queen of Cooking0.8 km
  • Binfield Kitchen0.9 km
  • The Big Thumb0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bracknell2.7 km
  • Wokingham4.1 km
  • Martins Heron5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Sampson Park0.2 km
  • Roebuck Estate0.2 km
  • Roebuck Estate0.2 km
  • Sampson Park0.2 km
  • Lawrence Grove0.5 km