Postcode Analysis Bracknell Forest, South East

CHURCH LANE, RG42 5NJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LANE, RG42 5NJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

271

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 75,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG42 5NJ 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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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG42 5NJ combines high owner-occupation (72%), strong property values (£1.4M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.4M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

home £1,362,500 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG42 5NJ is a sought-after residential area on Church Lane, 0.6km from Billingbear in Bracknell Forest. Administratively it sits within Binfield with Warfield ward and the Windsor constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG42, RG42 5NJ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 72% 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.4M.

Census 2021 statistics for RG42 5NJ are sourced from Output Area E00081810 (shared with 72 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 5NJ. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,362,500

2 sales · Mean £ 1,362,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

RG42 5NJ has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Burglary1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Victoria Arms0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Binfield Village Stores0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bracknell4.0 km
  • Wokingham5.2 km
  • Martins Heron6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Terrace Road North H & R 40.2 km
  • Terrace Road North H & R 40.2 km
  • Church Lane North0.4 km
  • Church Lane North0.4 km
  • Terrace Road North H & R 30.4 km