Postcode Analysis Bracknell Forest, South East

JOCKS LANE, RG42 1PG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOCKS LANE, RG42 1PG.

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Population

231

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RG42 1PG spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

RG42 1PG is a safe, established residential area on Jocks Lane, 0.5km from Farleywood in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Priestwood and Garth ward and the Bracknell constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RG42 1PG offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for RG42 1PG are sourced from Output Area E00082064 (shared with 8 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 1PG. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.2%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 158,500

6 sales · Mean £ 159,166

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

RG42 1PG has low crime rates — 30 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 offences72
Anti-social behaviour22
Vehicle crime19
Other theft10
Public order8

school Local Schools

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King's Academy Binfield

Good781 pupils0.3 km
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Meadow Vale Primary School

Good627 pupils0.7 km
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Binfield Church of England Primary School

Good414 pupils1.3 km
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King's Academy Oakwood

142 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Laithwaites Wine0.9 km
  • McColls0.9 km
  • Priestwood Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Shell0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Cafe Express0.9 km
  • Elior Catering at 3M0.6 km
  • Express Cafe0.8 km
  • Maxis 2 Cafe0.5 km
  • Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd At Solera0.9 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Bracknell Burger Van0.9 km
  • Chef2table Limited0.8 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Pizza World/Charcoal Grill0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Admiral Cunningham0.9 km
  • The Bridge House0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Fines Bayliwick Hotel0.4 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bracknell2.0 km
  • Martins Heron4.3 km
  • Wokingham4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Jocks Lane0.0 km
  • Jocks Lane0.0 km
  • Lammas Mead0.2 km
  • Lammas Mead0.2 km
  • Farley Hall0.2 km