Postcode Analysis Bracknell Forest, South East

SHROPSHIRE GARDENS, RG42 3XP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHROPSHIRE GARDENS, RG42 3XP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

326

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 57,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG42 3XP 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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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG42 3XP combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£585k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £585k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 17.3% year-on-year.

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

RG42 3XP is a sought-after residential area on Shropshire Gardens, 0.3km from Whitegrove in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Warfield Harvest Ride ward and the Windsor constituency.

For serious buyers, RG42 3XP is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 91% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £585k, up 17.3% 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 3XP are sourced from Output Area E00082079 (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 3XP. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.2%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 585,000

3 sales · Mean £ 580,000

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

RG42 3XP has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime3
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Whitegrove Primary School

Good415 pupils0.2 km
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Holly Spring Primary School

Good619 pupils1.0 km
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Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good191 pupils1.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell

Good212 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Tanglewood0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Martins Heron1.8 km
  • Bracknell2.3 km
  • Ascot3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Somerset Grove0.2 km
  • Somerset Grove0.3 km
  • Saxon Drive0.4 km
  • Saxon Drive0.4 km
  • Walsh Avenue0.5 km