Postcode Analysis Bracknell Forest, South East

LYON OAKS, RG42 2PY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYON OAKS, RG42 2PY.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 73,400 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG42 2PY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

RG42 2PY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £457k, 71% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 8.9% year-on-year.

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

RG42 2PY is a sought-after residential area on Lyon Oaks, 0.6km from West End in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Warfield Harvest Ride ward and the Windsor constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG42, RG42 2PY offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £457k, up 8.9% year-on-year. 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 2PY are sourced from Output Area E00082087 (shared with 8 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 2PY. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 363,000

6 sales · Mean £ 367,666

Detached

£ 535,000

3 sales · Mean £ 557,333

Terraced

£ 310,000

1 sales · Mean £ 310,000

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

RG42 2PY has low crime rates — 21 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 offences56
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft6
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Kennel Lane School

Good198 pupils0.1 km
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Warfield Church of England Primary School

Good474 pupils0.5 km
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Sandy Lane Primary School

Good0.8 km
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Garth Hill College

Good1498 pupils0.9 km
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Meadow Vale Primary School

Good627 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Spice Lounge0.9 km
  • The Yorkshire Rose0.9 km
  • Authentic Thai Cuisine At The Prince Of Wales0.5 km
  • Koh-I-Noor1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • BishBashSweets0.8 km
  • McColls1.0 km
  • MFG Petrol Station0.7 km
  • Priestwood Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Spar0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Pizza World/Charcoal Grill1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Plough and Harrow0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Admirals Inn Guest House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bracknell1.6 km
  • Martins Heron3.3 km
  • Ascot6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Newport Drive0.3 km
  • Piggy Wood0.3 km
  • Woodhurst0.3 km
  • Agar Crescent0.3 km
  • Agar Crescent0.3 km