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Academy Place is in College Town, Sandhurst and in Bracknell Forest district. GU47 0AB is located in the Owlsmoor & College Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bracknell. This postcode has been in use since 2002-07-01.

StreetScan combines information about Academy Place, College Town, Sandhurst, GU47 0AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: GU47 0AE, GU47 0RE, GU47 0PN, GU47 0PF, GU47 0RA, GU47 0RD, GU47 0RB, GU47 0QZ, GU47 0QF.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU47 0AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.9%51.3%3.4% 51.0% 0.3%
Male52.1%48.7%-3.4% 49.0% -0.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of GU47 0AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single26.3%27.7%1.4% 37.9% -10.2%
Married: Opposite sex62.8%58.7%-4.1% 44.2% 14.5%
Separated2.5%0.3%-2.2% 2.2% -1.9%
Divorced4.6%8%3.4% 9.1% -1.1%
Widowed3.7%5.3%1.6% 6.1% -0.8%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health59.3%52.4%-6.9% 48.4% 4.0%
Good health29.3%36.9%7.6% 33.6% 3.3%
Fair health8.6%7.3%-1.3% 12.7% -5.4%
Bad health2.3%2.3%0.0% 4.0% -1.7%
Very bad health0.5%1.1%0.6% 1.2% -0.1%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications18%15.7%-2.3% 18.2% -2.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18.3%16.3%-2.0% 9.6% 6.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels16.1%12%-4.1% 13.4% -1.4%
Apprenticeship2.8%5.7%2.9% 5.3% 0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13%23.7%10.7% 16.9% 6.8%
Degree or Similar17%22.7%5.7% 33.8% -11.1%
Other14.9%4%-10.9% 2.8% 1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.9%0%-0.9% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese0.2%0%-0.2% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian1.2%0.6%-0.6% 3.1% -2.5%
Other Asian33%26%-7.0% 1.6% 24.4%
Black African0.2%1.1%0.9% 2.5% -1.4%
Black Caribbean0.7%1.7%1.0% 1.0% 0.7%
Other Black1.4%0.8%-0.6% 0.5% 0.3%
Mixed White and Asian1.6%0.8%-0.8% 0.8% 0.0%
Mixed White and African0.5%0.8%0.3% 0.4% 0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.2%0%-0.2% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other1.6%0%-1.6% 0.8% -0.8%
White56.7%62.9%6.2% 81.4% -18.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller1.2%0.3%-0.9% 0.1% 0.2%
Other0.5%5%4.5% 1.6% 3.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 65.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom61.9%65.4%3.5% 83.2% -17.8%
European Union3.3%3.6%0.3% 6.1% -2.5%
Rest of Europe0%0.6%0.6% 0.8% -0.2%
Africa1.4%2%0.6% 2.7% -0.7%
Middle East and Asia31.9%26.5%-5.4% 5.6% 20.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.4%2%0.6% 1.3% 0.7%
Oceania0.2%0%-0.2% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK60.2%65.2%5.0% 83.2% -18.0%
10+ Years5.3%23.4%18.1% 9.8% 13.6%
5-10 Years9.5%4.7%-4.8% 2.9% 1.8%
2-5 Years12.6%3.3%-9.3% 2.2% 1.1%
Less than 2 years12.3%3.3%-9.0% 1.9% 1.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom81.9% 76.7% 5.2%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Other EU countries0.6% 1.5% -0.9%
South and Eastern Africa0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Middle East0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Southern Asia8.9% 1.2% 7.7%
North America and the Caribbean0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
No passport held5.6% 13.5% -7.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion29.7% 37.2% -7.5%
Christian35.6% 46.2% -10.6%
Buddhist12.6% 0.5% 12.1%
Hindu12.6% 1.7% 10.9%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Other religion3.1% 0.6% 2.5%
Not answered6.2% 6.0% 0.2%

Safety

Is Academy Place Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Academy Place was 56.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.7% higher than the Owlsmoor & College Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Academy Place has the 12th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Owlsmoor & College Town and the 159th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 75.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£63,500
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in GU47 0AB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Academy Place are based on 34 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bracknell Forest.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Academy Place, College Town, Sandhurst, GU47 0AB

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU47 0AB

Average Price
£473,179
Semi-Detached
£474,335
Terraced
£395,935
Detached
£492,759
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Academy Place

Average Price
£460,600
Semi-Detached
£453,639
Terraced
£391,884
Detached
£493,660
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Academy PlaceStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
33 Academy Place, Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£405,0002022-03-07 £440,459
31 Academy Place, Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£268,0002021-07-16 £318,327
60 Academy Place, Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£315,0002020-11-26 £377,195
38 Academy Place, Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£430,0002016-08-25 £504,932
37 Academy Place, Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£399,9502016-07-14 £472,335
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU47 0AB

Employment

GU47 0AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee143
Retired55
Part-Time Employee26
Self-Employed25
Other18
Student (economically inactive)14
Looking after home or family13
Unemployed7
Long-Term Sick or disabled2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security57
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles31
Human health and social work activities19
Administrative and support service activities16
Construction13
Manufacturing12
Accommodation and food service activities12
Transport and storage11
Information and communication11
Education11
Other8
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Financial and insurance activities8
Real estate activities2
Mining and quarrying1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
College Town Primary School
Branksome Hill Road , College Town GU47 0QF
3out of 4 150 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Owlsmoor Primary School
Cambridge Road , Owlsmoor GU47 0TA
3out of 4 1,078 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Uplands Primary School and Nursery
Albion Road , GU47 9BP
4out of 4 1,664 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Frogmore Junior School
Green Lane , Frogmore GU17 0NY
3out of 4 2,084 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Frogmore Infant School
Green Lane , Frogmore GU17 0NY
4out of 4 2,159 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sandhurst School
Owlsmoor Road , Owlsmoor GU47 0SD
3out of 4 712 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Edgbarrow School
Grant Road , RG45 7HZ
4out of 4 2,441 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Frogmore Community College
Potley Hill Road , GU46 6AG
3out of 4 2,904 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Kings International College
Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ
3out of 4 3,482 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Fernhill School
Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY
2out of 4 3,743 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Sixth Form College Farnborough
Prospect Avenue , GU14 8JX
- not rated 5,223 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lyndhurst School
36 The Avenue , Camberley GU15 3NE
- not rated 2,188 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Eagle House School
Crowthorne Road , GU47 8PH
- not rated 2,200 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Wellington College
Duke's Ride , Crowthorne RG45 7PU
- not rated 3,103 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Hurst Lodge School
Fernhill Road , Blackwater GU17 9HU
- not rated 3,425 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady's Preparatory School
The Avenue , RG45 6PB
- not rated 3,661 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Raj Tandoori366 Yorktown Road, College Town569 yd
Subway384 Yorktown Road, College Town572 yd
Mi Coffee and Cake Ltd414 Yorktown Road, College Town645 yd
The Ruby Play Cafe414 Yorktown Road, College Town645 yd
Chefs Taste Ltd at The Wellington ArmsThe Wellington Arms, 203 Yorktown Road1,058 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Rackstraw FarmRackstraw Farm Public House, 221 Yorktown Road, College Town884 yd
The Wellington ArmsThe Wellington Arms, 203 Yorktown Road1,058 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sheung Moon343 Yorktown Road, College Town513 yd
Kings Kebab & Pizza372 Yorktown Road, College Town565 yd
Skippers376 - 378 Yorktown Road, College Town569 yd
Sandhurst Grill House Ltd404 Yorktown Road, College Town629 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Co-Operative Group33 - 35 Yeovil Road, Owlsmoor957 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
College Town Primary School
COLLEGE TOWN INFANT SCHOOL COLLEGE TOWN INFANT SCHOOL BRANKSOME HILL ROAD
grass pitches277 yd
Foundation Fitness Club
YORKTOWN ROAD
health and fitness suite647 yd
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
HAIG ROAD
artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts783 yd
Sandhurst School (Closed)
Owlsmoor Road
grass pitches799 yd
Sandhurst School
OWLSMOOR ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite833 yd
Sandhurst Memorial Park
Yorktown Road
grass pitches, tennis courts1,044 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed77.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.