GU47 0FD is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from York Town in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest). Administratively it sits within College Town ward and the Bracknell constituency.
For renters and young professionals, GU47 0FD offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bracknell Forest. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 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 GU47 0FD are sourced from Output Area E00188335 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GU47 0FD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GU47 0FD.
929
28
£ 63,500 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU47 0FD 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.
Area Character
GU47 0FD is a student and graduate zone — average age 28, 46% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU47 0FD. The average age is 28.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU47 0FD has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hawley Primary School
College Town Primary School
Frogmore Infant School
Frogmore Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Local Food & Wine0.7 km
- Aysha Halal Foods0.5 km
- Ved News (Premier Express)0.9 km
- Yorktown Premier0.7 km
- MFG (Shell) (forecourt And Convenience Store)1.0 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Mr Bumble PH0.6 km
- Agincourt Nightclub0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Subway0.7 km
- Your Cafe at Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Baxter Storey At Stihl0.6 km
- Gravity Force0.6 km
- McDonald's0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.6 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited1.0 km
- Aldi Stores0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Sandhurst Grill House Ltd0.6 km
- Lee's Fish Bar0.7 km
- Camberley Fish And Chips1.0 km
- KFC0.4 km
- Mingley0.9 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackwater0.4 km
- Camberley2.0 km
- Sandhurst2.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Meadows0.1 km
- The Meadows0.1 km
- Laundry Lane0.3 km
- Laundry Lane0.4 km
- Blackwater Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GU470FD · Data under Open Government Licence