Postcode Analysis Bracknell Forest, South East

BIG BARN GROVE, RG42 3SD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIG BARN GROVE, RG42 3SD.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 73,400 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG42 3SD 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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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

RG42 3SD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £480k, 84% 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.

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

RG42 3SD is a sought-after residential area on Big Barn Grove, 0.8km from Whitegrove in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Warfield Harvest Ride ward and the Windsor constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG42, RG42 3SD offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% 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 £480k. 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 3SD are sourced from Output Area E00082074 (shared with 12 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 3SD. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 460,000

1 sales · Mean £ 460,000

Detached

£ 440,000

3 sales · Mean £ 448,333

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

RG42 3SD has low crime rates — 10 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 offences33
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Sandy Lane Primary School

Good0.8 km
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Holly Spring Primary School

Good619 pupils0.8 km
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Whitegrove Primary School

Good415 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell

Good212 pupils1.0 km
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Garth Hill College

Good1498 pupils1.0 km
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Kennel Lane School

Good198 pupils1.4 km
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Ranelagh School

Outstanding1084 pupils1.5 km
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Warfield Church of England Primary School

Good474 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Bullbrook Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • New Local0.7 km
  • BishBashSweets0.6 km
  • Daily Food Store0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holly House0.4 km
  • Travelodge0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Recharge1.0 km
  • Connect Catering1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Medirest (cafe)1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Royal Oak0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Hot Wok0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bracknell1.5 km
  • Martins Heron2.1 km
  • Ascot4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Broadrick Heath0.1 km
  • Innings Lane0.1 km
  • Innings Lane0.2 km
  • Broadrick Heath0.2 km
  • Park Road0.2 km