Cruikshank Lea is in College Town, Sandhurst and in Bracknell Forest district. GU47 0FX is located in the Owlsmoor & College Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bracknell. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cruikshank Lea, College Town, Sandhurst, GU47 0FX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU47 0GH, GU47 0FN, GU47 0FY, GU47 0GF, GU47 0PU, GU47 0PY, GU47 0FA, GU47 0FJ, GU47 0FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU47 0FX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.8% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.2% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 0FX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.7% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.3% | 23.6% | -5.7% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.9% | 66.7% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 22.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (88.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.5% | 57.8% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 30.4% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 6% | 8.4% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
In the area around GU47 0FX this area, 4.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.1% | 4.7% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9.7% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 19.1% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 22% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 39% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.1% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 87.2% | 77.5% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -3.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 81.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 81.1% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 9.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 81.6% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.5% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 0.6% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 76.7% | 15.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cruikshank Lea was 35.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.2% lower than the Owlsmoor & College Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cruikshank Lea has the 21st highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Owlsmoor & College Town and the 139th lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Cruikshank Lea, Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2022-08-15 | £618,117 |
| 2 Cruikshank Lea, Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-04-14 | £566,597 |
| 3 Cruikshank Lea, Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2020-11-20 | £606,701 |
| 3 Cruikshank Lea, Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £521,000 | 2018-08-03 | £590,149 |
| 9 Cruikshank Lea, Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £409,950 | 2012-10-05 | £712,018 |
GU47 0FX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 785 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frogmore Junior School Green Lane , Frogmore GU17 0NY | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frogmore Infant School Green Lane , Frogmore GU17 0NY | 4out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Primary School and Nursery Albion Road , GU47 9BP | 4out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Owlsmoor Primary School Cambridge Road , Owlsmoor GU47 0TA | 3out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhurst School Owlsmoor Road , Owlsmoor GU47 0SD | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frogmore Community College Potley Hill Road , GU46 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgbarrow School Grant Road , RG45 7HZ | 4out of 4 | 2,883 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernhill School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY | 2out of 4 | 3,183 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings International College Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,207 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sixth Form College Farnborough Prospect Avenue , GU14 8JX | - not rated | 4,733 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst School 36 The Avenue , Camberley GU15 3NE | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School Crowthorne Road , GU47 8PH | - not rated | 2,413 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurst Lodge School Fernhill Road , Blackwater GU17 9HU | - not rated | 2,777 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yateley Manor School 51 Reading Road , Yateley GU46 7UQ | - not rated | 3,356 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington College Duke's Ride , Crowthorne RG45 7PU | - not rated | 3,406 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Tandoori | 366 Yorktown Road, College Town | 140 yd | |
| Subway | 384 Yorktown Road, College Town | 149 yd | |
| Mi Coffee and Cake Ltd | 414 Yorktown Road, College Town | 227 yd | |
| The Ruby Play Cafe | 414 Yorktown Road, College Town | 227 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining at Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, The Meadows Marshall Road | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rackstraw Farm | Rackstraw Farm Public House, 221 Yorktown Road, College Town | 914 yd | |
| The Wellington Arms | The Wellington Arms, 203 Yorktown Road | 1,058 yd | |
| Sandhurst Boys & Girls Football Club | Sandhurst Memorial Park Yorktown Road | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skippers | 376 - 378 Yorktown Road, College Town | 147 yd | |
| Kings Kebab & Pizza | 372 Yorktown Road, College Town | 149 yd | |
| Sandhurst Grill House Ltd | 404 Yorktown Road, College Town | 199 yd | |
| Sheung Moon | 343 Yorktown Road, College Town | 199 yd | |
| Mai Sushi | Marks And Spencer Store, The Meadows Marshall Road | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, The Meadows Marshall Road | 736 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer Store, The Meadows Marshall Road | 736 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Fitness Club YORKTOWN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 226 yd |
| Royal Military Academy Sandhurst HAIG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 805 yd |
| College Town Primary School COLLEGE TOWN INFANT SCHOOL COLLEGE TOWN INFANT SCHOOL BRANKSOME HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Sandhurst Memorial Park Yorktown Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 935 yd |
| Premier Fitness (Closed) White Hart Parade White Hart Parade London Road | health and fitness suite | 1,067 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 41.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.