Postcode Analysis Bracknell Forest, South East

RG42 1TU House Prices & Local Information

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

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

306

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG42 1TU 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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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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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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7/10
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Area Character

RG42 1TU has a significant social housing presence — 47% 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 1TU is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Priestwood in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Priestwood and Garth ward and the Bracknell constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RG42 1TU is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for RG42 1TU are sourced from Output Area E00082048 (shared with 22 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 1TU. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.0%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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

Crime around RG42 1TU is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences102
Shoplifting56
Anti-social behaviour31
Other theft25
Criminal damage and arson21

school Local Schools

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Meadow Vale Primary School

Good627 pupils0.3 km
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Kennel Lane School

Good198 pupils0.9 km
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Garth Hill College

Good1498 pupils1.0 km
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King's Academy Binfield

Good781 pupils1.0 km
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Sandy Lane Primary School

Good1.2 km
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Warfield Church of England Primary School

Good474 pupils1.5 km
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Wildridings Primary School

Good430 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd At Solera0.5 km
  • Koh-I-Noor0.1 km
  • Smooth Bru0.8 km
  • Baxter Storey at Honeywell0.7 km
  • Hollywood Bowl0.9 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Spar0.3 km
  • Wickes0.6 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • A & I Oriental Foods1.0 km
  • BP Bracknell SF Connect0.4 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Admirals Inn Guest House0.2 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Admiral Cunningham0.0 km
  • The Bridge House0.4 km
  • The Bull1.0 km
  • Weather Vane / Brewers Fayre0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Heist Pizza0.9 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Herbies Pizza1.0 km
  • Pizza World/Charcoal Grill0.1 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • WM Morrisons Supermarket Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bracknell1.2 km
  • Martins Heron3.4 km
  • Wokingham5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Priestwood Shops0.1 km
  • Priestwood Shops0.1 km
  • Hawthorn Close0.1 km
  • Brook Green0.2 km
  • Stoney Road0.2 km