Postcode Analysis Bracknell Forest, South East

RG42 6HL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG42 6HL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

282

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 75,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG42 6HL 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.

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7/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. RG42 6HL's 63% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

RG42 6HL is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Hawthorn Hill in Bracknell Forest. Administratively it sits within Binfield with Warfield ward and the Windsor constituency.

For serious buyers, RG42 6HL is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for RG42 6HL are sourced from Output Area E00188396 (shared with 66 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 6HL. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

RG42 6HL has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Fernygrove Farm Shop0.6 km
  • Jealott's Hill Community Landshare0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Fernygrove Farm Coffee Shop0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bracknell5.1 km
  • Martins Heron6.0 km
  • Maidenhead Station6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Hawthorn Hill Golf Course0.4 km
  • Hawthorn Hill Golf Course0.4 km
  • Hawthorn Hill0.4 km
  • Hawthorn Hill0.4 km