Postcode Analysis Bracknell Forest, South East

LIGHTWOOD, RG12 0TR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIGHTWOOD, RG12 0TR.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 57,300 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG12 0TR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

RG12 0TR is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 31.6% year-on-year.

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

RG12 0TR is a safe, established residential area on Lightwood, 0.2km from Crown Wood in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Crown Wood ward and the Bracknell constituency.

For families considering a move, RG12 0TR represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £309k, down 31.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG12 0TR are sourced from Output Area E00081871 (shared with 6 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 RG12 0TR. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 221,000

6 sales · Mean £ 221,575

Terraced

£ 355,500

10 sales · Mean £ 342,200

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

RG12 0TR has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting138
Violence and sexual offences55
Anti-social behaviour18
Other theft13
Vehicle crime12

school Local Schools

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Crown Wood Primary School

Good591 pupils0.4 km
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Harmans Water Primary School

Good496 pupils0.6 km
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Fox Hill Primary School

Good227 pupils0.9 km
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The Brakenhale School

Good1217 pupils1.2 km
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Birch Hill Primary School

Good415 pupils1.2 km
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St Michael's Easthampstead Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good233 pupils1.2 km
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Ranelagh School

Outstanding1084 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Atrium Restaurant and Bar0.8 km
  • Birch Hill Kiosk0.8 km
  • Shahidas1.0 km
  • Village Hotel0.4 km
  • Reef Restaurant and Dunes Cafe1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Argos Ltd0.7 km
  • Martins0.5 km
  • Spar0.5 km
  • Ardeleana1.0 km
  • Ekom Superstore0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Bracknell Hockey Club1.0 km
  • The Woodcutters0.9 km
  • The Newtown Pippin1.0 km
  • Bracknell Leisure Centre0.8 km
  • Hangovers Bar0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Balti Kitchen0.4 km
  • Blue Bay Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Tops Pizza0.9 km
  • Sushi Gourment0.7 km
  • 3J Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Martins Heron1.7 km
  • Bracknell1.8 km
  • Ascot4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Lightwood0.0 km
  • Lightwood0.0 km
  • Garswood0.2 km
  • Garswood0.2 km
  • Oldstead0.2 km