Postcode Analysis Bracknell Forest, South East

RG42 9NX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG42 9NX.

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Population

257

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

81%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG42 9NX 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.

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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 81% economic activity and an average age of 30, RG42 9NX is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. At median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.

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

RG42 9NX is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Farleywood in Bracknell. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Priestwood and Garth ward and the Bracknell constituency.

Day-to-day life in RG42 9NX has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. Employment levels are high (67% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for RG42 9NX are sourced from Output Area E00188343 (shared with 715 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 9NX. The average age is 30.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.0%
Asian / British Asian10.6%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

81%Active
FT: 67%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

RG42 9NX has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences37
Other theft10
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Meadow Vale Primary School

Good627 pupils0.8 km
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King's Academy Binfield

Good781 pupils1.0 km
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Wildridings Primary School

Good430 pupils1.2 km
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Garth Hill College

Good1498 pupils1.5 km
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Jennett's Park CofE Primary School

Good424 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Blue Apple Contract Catering Ltd At Solera0.3 km
  • Koh-I-Noor0.8 km
  • CH & Catering Group Ltd0.9 km
  • Eurest at Fujitsu1.0 km
  • Eurest Services at Fujitsu0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Wickes0.6 km
  • McColls0.8 km
  • Twin Bridges Service Station (Euro Garages)0.7 km
  • BP Bracknell SF Connect0.6 km
  • Homebase Ltd0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Admirals Inn Guest House0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Fines Bayliwick Hotel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Admiral Cunningham0.7 km
  • The Downshire Arms0.9 km
  • Waitrose Sports and Social Club0.8 km
  • The Bridge House0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Bracknell Burger Van0.5 km
  • Chef2table Limited0.4 km
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • Pizza World/Charcoal Grill0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bracknell1.3 km
  • Martins Heron3.7 km
  • Wokingham5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Vodafone Waterside0.1 km
  • Milbanke Way0.2 km
  • Farley Moor Lake0.2 km
  • Milbanke Way0.2 km
  • Farley Moor Lake0.2 km