RG42 3JL is a sought-after residential area on Dorset Vale, 0.4km from Whitegrove in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Warfield Harvest Ride ward and the Windsor constituency.
For serious buyers, RG42 3JL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £609k, down 21.2% 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 3JL are sourced from Output Area E00082070 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DORSET VALE, RG42 3JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORSET VALE, RG42 3JL.
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37
£ 73,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG42 3JL 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. RG42 3JL's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £609k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £609k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 21.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG42 3JL. The average age is 36.8. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 566,500
10 sales · Mean £ 540,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG42 3JL has low crime rates — 10 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.
school Local Schools
Whitegrove Primary School
Holly Spring Primary School
Sandy Lane Primary School
Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Costa Coffee0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bracknell2.3 km
- Martins Heron2.5 km
- Ascot4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Yorkshire Place0.2 km
- Yorkshire Place0.2 km
- Tesco North Bracknell0.3 km
- Five Ways Corner0.4 km
- Five Ways Corner0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG423JL · Data under Open Government Licence