Fakenham Way is in Owlsmoor, Sandhurst and in Bracknell Forest district. GU47 0YS 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 Fakenham Way, Owlsmoor, Sandhurst, GU47 0YS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU47 0QR, GU47 0SB, GU47 0RU, GU47 0YR, GU47 0QP, GU47 0YJ, GU47 0YQ, GU47 0YN, GU47 0YL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU47 0YS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.1% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.9% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.1% | 35.7% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 49.1% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 51.8% | 52.5% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 36.9% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 8.5% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 0YS this area, 4.5% 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 | 11.1% | 4.5% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 11.6% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 12.5% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 24.6% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 38.4% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.8% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 92% | 91.9% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 91.3% | 87.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 3.9% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 87.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.4% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fakenham Way was 18.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.8% lower than the Owlsmoor & College Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fakenham Way has the 13th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Owlsmoor & College Town and the 71st lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Fakenham Way, Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-09-16 | £461,380 |
| 89 Fakenham Way, Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-02-23 | £552,231 |
| 38 Fakenham Way, Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-11-30 | £483,281 |
| 43 Fakenham Way, Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-10-06 | £353,389 |
| 74 Fakenham Way, Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £548,000 | 2021-12-03 | £577,149 |
GU47 0YS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owlsmoor Primary School Cambridge Road , Owlsmoor GU47 0TA | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildmoor Heath School Lower Broadmoor Road , Crowthorne RG45 7HD | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| College Town Primary School Branksome Hill Road , College Town GU47 0QF | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Primary School and Nursery Albion Road , GU47 9BP | 4out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Scotland Hill Primary School Grampian Road , GU47 8NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgbarrow School Grant Road , RG45 7HZ | 4out of 4 | 862 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhurst School Owlsmoor Road , Owlsmoor GU47 0SD | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frogmore Community College Potley Hill Road , GU46 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,270 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yateley School School Lane , GU46 6NW | 3out of 4 | 4,436 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS | 3out of 4 | 5,022 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle House School Crowthorne Road , GU47 8PH | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington College Duke's Ride , Crowthorne RG45 7PU | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Preparatory School The Avenue , RG45 6PB | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yateley Manor School 51 Reading Road , Yateley GU46 7UQ | - not rated | 3,454 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst School 36 The Avenue , Camberley GU15 3NE | - not rated | 3,715 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Group | 33 - 35 Yeovil Road, Owlsmoor | 655 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Owlsmoor Primary School 22-42 22-42 CAMBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Sandhurst School OWLSMOOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Sandhurst School (Closed) Owlsmoor Road | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Edgbarrow Sports Centre (Closed) Grant Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 947 yd |
| Edgbarrow School GRANT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 999 yd |
| Wild Moor Heath School LOWER BROADMOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,028 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 | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| 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 | 34.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.