RG42 9ZY is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Bracknell in Bracknell. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Wildridings and Central ward and the Bracknell constituency.
The people who live in RG42 9ZY are typical of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bracknell Forest. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (152 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for RG42 9ZY are sourced from Output Area E00188372 (shared with 62 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG42 9ZY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG42 9ZY.
322
29
£ 55,900 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG42 9ZY 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
High employment, young population. RG42 9ZY combines 68% economic activity with a 29-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG42 9ZY. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RG42 9ZY are high at 152 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Garth Hill College
Sandy Lane Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
Ranelagh School
Holly Spring Primary School
The Brakenhale School
Kennel Lane School
Wildridings Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Bullbrook Pharmacy1.0 km
- New Local1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Card Factory0.2 km
- Holland And Barrett0.2 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Holly House0.7 km
- Travelodge0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Recharge0.3 km
- Costa0.2 km
- Den Of Bracca0.1 km
- GAIL's0.2 km
- Jacks0.3 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bracknell Drama Club0.3 km
- The Old Manor0.2 km
- The Royal Oak1.0 km
- Market Inn0.5 km
- The Bull0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Dominos Pizza0.2 km
- Pizza GoGo0.1 km
- Pret A Manger0.2 km
- Herbies Pizza0.4 km
- Hot Wok1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Waitrose0.4 km
- WM Morrisons Supermarket Ltd0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bracknell0.6 km
- Martins Heron2.2 km
- Ascot5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Police Station0.0 km
- The Ring - Parish Church0.1 km
- The Bull0.2 km
- St Joseph Catholic Church0.3 km
- High Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG429ZY · Data under Open Government Licence