Postcode Analysis Bracknell Forest, South East

GRAY PLACE, RG42 1QA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAY PLACE, RG42 1QA.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

57%

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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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
workEmployment
9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RG42 1QA spans multiple life stages — average age 34, 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 1QA is a safe, established residential area on Gray Place, 0.2km from Roundshill in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Priestwood and Garth ward and the Bracknell constituency.

The people who live in RG42 1QA are typical of a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG42 1QA are sourced from Output Area E00082049 (shared with 23 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 1QA. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.5%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 260,000

17 sales · Mean £ 253,761

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

RG42 1QA has low crime rates — 29 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 offences88
Anti-social behaviour25
Vehicle crime19
Other theft15
Criminal damage and arson14

school Local Schools

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Meadow Vale Primary School

Good627 pupils0.4 km
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King's Academy Binfield

Good781 pupils0.5 km
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Kennel Lane School

Good198 pupils1.4 km
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Garth Hill College

Good1498 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd At Solera0.6 km
  • Koh-I-Noor0.6 km
  • Cafe Express0.8 km
  • Elior Catering at 3M0.6 km
  • Express Cafe0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Wickes0.9 km
  • McColls0.6 km
  • BP Bracknell SF Connect0.7 km
  • Homebase Ltd0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Admirals Inn Guest House0.8 km
  • Fines Bayliwick Hotel0.7 km
  • Travelodge0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Admiral Cunningham0.6 km
  • The Bridge House0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Bracknell Burger Van0.8 km
  • Chef2table Limited0.8 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Pizza World/Charcoal Grill0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bracknell1.7 km
  • Martins Heron3.9 km
  • Wokingham5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Longmoors0.1 km
  • Rounds Hill0.1 km
  • Cain Road0.2 km
  • Ploughlands0.2 km
  • Wilwood Road0.2 km