RG42 2AR is a mixed residential area on Binfield Road, 0.3km from Priestwood in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Priestwood and Garth ward and the Bracknell constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG42 2AR is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for RG42 2AR are sourced from Output Area E00082055 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BINFIELD ROAD, RG42 2AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BINFIELD ROAD, RG42 2AR.
271
35
£ 52,100 /yr
58%
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
Social renting makes up 49% of tenure in RG42 2AR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG42 2AR. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG42 2AR is moderate at 62 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
Garth Hill College
Kennel Lane School
Meadow Vale Primary School
Sandy Lane Primary School
Warfield Church of England Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
Ranelagh School
King's Academy Binfield
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd At Solera0.8 km
- Koh-I-Noor0.5 km
- Smooth Bru0.5 km
- Baxter Storey at Honeywell0.5 km
- Chris's Cafe0.9 km
- + 37 more
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Spar0.1 km
- Wickes0.7 km
- MAKS Polish Deli0.7 km
- Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe0.7 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Admirals Inn Guest House0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.3 km
- Premier Inn1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Admiral Cunningham0.5 km
- The Downshire Arms1.0 km
- Market Inn0.9 km
- The Bridge House0.8 km
- The Bull0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Heist Pizza0.5 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Herbies Pizza0.6 km
- Pizza World/Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Beijing Noodles + Burrito & Tequila0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Waitrose0.4 km
- WM Morrisons Supermarket Ltd0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bracknell0.9 km
- Martins Heron3.0 km
- Ascot5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Fowlers Lane0.1 km
- Boyd Court0.2 km
- Fowlers Lane0.2 km
- St Anthony's Close0.2 km
- St Anthony's Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG422AR · Data under Open Government Licence