Postcode Analysis Bracknell Forest, South East

RG42 1SB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG42 1SB.

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

296

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG42 1SB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

RG42 1SB has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

RG42 1SB is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Roundshill in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Priestwood and Garth ward and the Bracknell constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RG42 1SB is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for RG42 1SB are sourced from Output Area E00082063 (shared with 18 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 1SB. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.6%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

RG42 1SB has low crime rates — 27 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 offences89
Anti-social behaviour24
Vehicle crime20
Other theft15
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Meadow Vale Primary School

Good627 pupils0.3 km
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King's Academy Binfield

Good781 pupils0.5 km
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Kennel Lane School

Good198 pupils1.3 km
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Garth Hill College

Good1498 pupils1.5 km
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Binfield Church of England Primary School

Good414 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd At Solera0.7 km
  • Koh-I-Noor0.5 km
  • Cafe Express0.9 km
  • Elior Catering at 3M0.8 km
  • Express Cafe0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Wickes1.0 km
  • McColls0.5 km
  • BP Bracknell SF Connect0.8 km
  • Homebase Ltd0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Admirals Inn Guest House0.8 km
  • Fines Bayliwick Hotel0.8 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Admiral Cunningham0.5 km
  • The Bridge House0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Chef2table Limited0.9 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Pizza World/Charcoal Grill0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bracknell1.7 km
  • Martins Heron3.9 km
  • Wokingham5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Wilwood Road0.0 km
  • Wilwood Road0.1 km
  • Ploughlands0.1 km
  • Longmoors0.1 km
  • Moordale Avenue0.2 km