RG42 4NJ is a sought-after residential area on Buchanan Way, 0.7km from Popeswood in Binfield. Administratively it sits within Binfield with Warfield ward and the Windsor constituency.
For serious buyers, RG42 4NJ is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 78% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £745k. 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 4NJ are sourced from Output Area E00188538 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUCHANAN WAY, RG42 4NJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUCHANAN WAY, RG42 4NJ.
273
39
£ 75,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG42 4NJ 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.
Area Character
RG42 4NJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £745k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £745k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG42 4NJ. The average age is 38.9. 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 & 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
£ 600,000
3 sales · Mean £ 626,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG42 4NJ has low crime rates — 5 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.
school Local Schools
Binfield Church of England Primary School
King's Academy Binfield
King's Academy Oakwood
Meadow Vale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Laithwaites Wine1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Shell1.0 km
- Oakmede Bakery0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Fines Bayliwick Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Binfield Social Club0.9 km
- Binfield Cricket Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Daruchini Brasserie0.2 km
- Daphne's Dining Ltd0.7 km
- Amir Restaurant0.8 km
- The Foxes' Den Cafe CIC0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Group0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Queen of Cooking0.8 km
- Binfield Kitchen0.9 km
- The Big Thumb0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bracknell2.7 km
- Wokingham4.1 km
- Martins Heron5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Sampson Park0.2 km
- Roebuck Estate0.2 km
- Roebuck Estate0.2 km
- Sampson Park0.2 km
- Lawrence Grove0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RG424NJ · Data under Open Government Licence