RG42 1YS is a mixed residential area on Windlebrook Green, 0.4km from Priestwood in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Priestwood and Garth ward and the Bracknell constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £380k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG42 1YS are sourced from Output Area E00082053 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINDLEBROOK GREEN, RG42 1YS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDLEBROOK GREEN, RG42 1YS.
390
39
£ 52,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 39, RG42 1YS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG42 1YS. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 382,500
2 sales · Mean £ 382,500
Semi-Detached
£ 390,000
1 sales · Mean £ 390,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG42 1YS is moderate at 63 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.
school Local Schools
Meadow Vale Primary School
Garth Hill College
Kennel Lane School
Sandy Lane Primary School
King's Academy Binfield
Wildridings Primary School
Ranelagh School
The Brakenhale School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd At Solera0.3 km
- Koh-I-Noor0.3 km
- Costa1.0 km
- GAIL's0.9 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- + 36 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Spar0.4 km
- Wickes0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Holland And Barrett0.9 km
- Millets1.0 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Admirals Inn Guest House0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Admiral Cunningham0.3 km
- Market Inn1.0 km
- The Bridge House0.4 km
- The Bull0.8 km
- Weather Vane / Brewers Fayre0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Dominos Pizza1.0 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- Heist Pizza0.8 km
- Beijing Noodles + Burrito & Tequila0.8 km
- Papa Johns0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- WM Morrisons Supermarket Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bracknell1.0 km
- Martins Heron3.2 km
- Wokingham5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Stoney Road0.1 km
- Stoney Road0.1 km
- Trinity Court0.2 km
- Trinity Court0.2 km
- Easthampstead Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG421YS · Data under Open Government Licence