RG42 4GE is a sought-after residential area on Bowes Court, 0.6km from Popeswood in Bracknell. Administratively it sits within Binfield with Warfield ward and the Windsor constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG42, RG42 4GE offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 65% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4GE are sourced from Output Area E00188492 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOWES COURT, RG42 4GE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWES COURT, RG42 4GE.
338
30
£ 75,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG42 4GE 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG42 4GE combines high owner-occupation (65%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG42 4GE. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG42 4GE has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
King's Academy Oakwood
Binfield Church of England Primary School
King's Academy Binfield
Floreat Montague Park Primary School
Jennett's Park CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Laithwaites Wine0.4 km
- Shell0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Sanctuary Barn0.6 km
- Hilton St Annes Manor0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Coppid Beech Hotel0.2 km
- Coppid Hill Guest House0.3 km
- Fines Bayliwick Hotel0.8 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Oakingham Belle0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bracknell2.9 km
- Wokingham3.5 km
- Martins Heron5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Coppid Beech Hill0.2 km
- Coppid Beech Hill0.2 km
- Merydene Court0.2 km
- Merydene Court0.3 km
- Ski Centre0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RG424GE · Data under Open Government Licence