Godfrey Close, College Town, Sandhurst, GU47 0RZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GU47 0RZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.9%	49.6%	-2.3%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	48.1%	50.4%	2.3%	49.0%	1.4%

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 area around GU47 0RZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	40.1%	44.3%	4.2%	37.9%	6.4%
Married: Opposite sex	44.3%	38.2%	-6.1%	44.2%	-6.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	2.1%	3.4%	1.3%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	11.4%	8.4%	-3.0%	9.1%	-0.7%
Widowed	2.1%	5%	2.9%	6.1%	-1.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	55.8%	49.9%	-5.9%	48.4%	1.5%
Good health	33.7%	32.4%	-1.3%	33.6%	-1.2%
Fair health	8%	13.7%	5.7%	12.7%	1.0%
Bad health	1.9%	2.6%	0.7%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.7%	19.8%	2.1%	18.2%	1.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21.9%	10.6%	-11.3%	9.6%	1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	15.6%	1.3%	13.4%	2.2%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	3.8%	0.0%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	21.3%	10.8%	16.9%	4.4%
Degree or Similar	26.6%	27%	0.4%	33.8%	-6.8%
Other	5.1%	1.9%	-3.2%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	1.3%	2.9%	1.6%	3.1%	-0.2%
Other Asian	1%	2.3%	1.3%	1.6%	0.7%
Black African	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	2.5%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	94.2%	89.2%	-5.0%	81.4%	7.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0.6%	2%	1.4%	1.6%	0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.7% 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	92.6%	88.7%	-3.9%	83.2%	5.5%
European Union	2.9%	3.2%	0.3%	6.1%	-2.9%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	4.3%	2.4%	5.6%	-1.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	1.7%	1.1%	1.3%	0.4%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.0%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92%	89.2%	-2.8%	83.2%	6.0%
10+ Years	1%	6.1%	5.1%	9.8%	-3.7%
5-10 Years	1.9%	1.5%	-0.4%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	1.3%	2%	0.7%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	1.2%	-2.6%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76%	76.7%	-0.7%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	2.3%	1.2%	1.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Central and South America	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	16.7%	13.5%	3.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.7%	37.2%	11.5%
Christian	39.6%	46.2%	-6.6%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Muslim	1.2%	6.5%	-5.3%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	8.2%	6.0%	2.2%

Safety

Is Godfrey Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Godfrey Close was 118.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 208.5% higher than the Sandhurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Godfrey Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Sandhurst and the 55th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.6%.

🔎 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. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£64,900

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in GU47 0RZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Godfrey Close are based on 8 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 Godfrey Close, College Town, Sandhurst, GU47 0RZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for GU47 0RZ

Average Price
£644,962

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£644,962

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Godfrey Close

Average Price
£670,972

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£670,972

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Godfrey CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Godfrey Close, Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building	£525,000	2023-07-07	£525,531
1 Godfrey Close, Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building	£405,000	2007-03-05	£746,648
3 Godfrey Close, Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2004-10-29	£622,515
2 Godfrey Close, Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2003-09-30	£655,147
1 Godfrey Close, Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2003-07-25	£679,828

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GU47 0RZ

Employment

GU47 0RZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 Employee	125
Part-Time Employee	46
Self-Employed	27
Retired	24
Looking after home or family	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	3
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Manufacturing	15
Construction	14
Education	13
Other	12
Administrative and support service activities	11
Transport and storage	10
Information and communication	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	1

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	758 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Uplands Primary School and Nursery Albion Road , GU47 9BP	4out of 4	813 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Owlsmoor Primary School Cambridge Road , Owlsmoor GU47 0TA	3out of 4	1,316 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Frogmore Junior School Green Lane , Frogmore GU17 0NY	3out of 4	1,696 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Frogmore Infant School Green Lane , Frogmore GU17 0NY	4out of 4	1,727 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	720 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Edgbarrow School Grant Road , RG45 7HZ	4out of 4	2,041 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Frogmore Community College Potley Hill Road , GU46 6AG	3out of 4	2,241 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Yateley School School Lane , GU46 6NW	3out of 4	3,846 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fernhill School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY	2out of 4	4,033 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Eagle House School Crowthorne Road , GU47 8PH	- not rated	1,513 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wellington College Duke's Ride , Crowthorne RG45 7PU	- not rated	2,509 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Yateley Manor School 51 Reading Road , Yateley GU46 7UQ	- not rated	2,876 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lyndhurst School 36 The Avenue , Camberley GU15 3NE	- not rated	2,929 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady's Preparatory School The Avenue , RG45 6PB	- not rated	3,222 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	Distance
Chefs Taste Ltd at The Wellington Arms	The Wellington Arms, 203 Yorktown Road	205 yd
Pistachios In The Park	Sandhurst Memorial Park Yorktown Road	408 yd
Sandhurst Sports Club	Sandhurst Memorial Park Yorktown Road	408 yd
Sandhurst Day Centre	Sandhurst Day Centre, 156 Yorktown Road	409 yd
Shenai	78 Yorktown Road	834 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rackstraw Farm	Rackstraw Farm Public House, 221 Yorktown Road, College Town	32 yd
The Wellington Arms	The Wellington Arms, 203 Yorktown Road	205 yd
Sandhurst Boys & Girls Football Club	Sandhurst Memorial Park Yorktown Road	408 yd
Sandhurst Social Club	Sandhurst Social Club, 33 Wellington Road	565 yd
The White Swan	The White Swan Swan Lane	1,029 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Papa Johns	74 Yorktown Road	851 yd
Sheung Moon	343 Yorktown Road, College Town	863 yd
Kings Kebab & Pizza	372 Yorktown Road, College Town	880 yd
Skippers	376 - 378 Yorktown Road, College Town	886 yd
Sandhurst Grill House Ltd	404 Yorktown Road, College Town	1,019 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-Operative Group	33 - 35 Yeovil Road, Owlsmoor		963 yd
The Co-Operative Group	53 Yorktown Road		1,079 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sandhurst Memorial Park Yorktown Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	238 yd
College Town Primary School COLLEGE TOWN INFANT SCHOOL COLLEGE TOWN INFANT SCHOOL BRANKSOME HILL ROAD	grass pitches	650 yd
Sandhurst School (Closed) Owlsmoor Road	grass pitches	679 yd
Sandhurst School OWLSMOOR ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	706 yd
Bottom Meadow Yorktown Road	grass pitches	720 yd
Uplands Primary School ALBION ROAD	grass pitches	954 yd
Foundation Fitness Club YORKTOWN ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,054 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	75.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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	25.0%

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