Postcode Analysis Bracknell Forest, South East

SHERRING CLOSE, RG42 2LD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERRING CLOSE, RG42 2LD.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 73,400 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG42 2LD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG42 2LD combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£710k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £710k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

RG42 2LD is a sought-after residential area on Sherring Close, 0.8km from Warfield Street in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Priestwood and Garth ward and the Bracknell constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG42, RG42 2LD offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £710k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for RG42 2LD are sourced from Output Area E00082045 (shared with 25 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 2LD. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 700,000

3 sales · Mean £ 700,000

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

RG42 2LD has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences26
Other theft7
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Sandy Lane Primary School

Good0.4 km
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Kennel Lane School

Good198 pupils0.6 km
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Garth Hill College

Good1498 pupils0.7 km
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Warfield Church of England Primary School

Good474 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell

Good212 pupils1.4 km
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Meadow Vale Primary School

Good627 pupils1.5 km
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Holly Spring Primary School

Good619 pupils1.5 km
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Whitegrove Primary School

Good415 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holly House0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Gourmet Burger Kitchen1.0 km
  • Prezzo1.0 km
  • The Real Greek1.0 km
  • Authentic Thai Cuisine At The Prince Of Wales0.7 km
  • Coffee Barker Co0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Spar1.0 km
  • BishBashSweets0.2 km
  • Hotel Chocolat1.0 km
  • MFG Petrol Station1.0 km
  • New Look1.0 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Plough and Harrow1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bracknell1.4 km
  • Martins Heron2.8 km
  • Ascot5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Warfield Road0.1 km
  • Warfield Road0.1 km
  • Piggy Wood0.4 km
  • Newport Drive0.4 km
  • Priory Lane0.4 km