Orchard Gate is in Sandhurst and in Bracknell Forest district. GU47 8PP is located in the Sandhurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bracknell. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Gate, Sandhurst, GU47 8PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GU47 9AY, GU47 8PN, GU47 8PW, GU47 8PE, GU47 8PR, GU47 9AZ, GU47 8PF, GU47 9BA, GU47 8PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GU47 8PP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 8PP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.8% 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 | 22.8% | 24% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68% | 61.8% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 17.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 7.9% | 4.6% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 45.6% | 54.4% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 41% | 32.4% | -8.6% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 9.7% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 12.5% | 10.5% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 5.9% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 19.9% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 4.7% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 14.8% | 8.2% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 41.8% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.2% | 87.7% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 89.9% | 89.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 88.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 1% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 76.7% | 15.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Gate was 32.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.7% lower than the Sandhurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Gate has the 9th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Sandhurst and the 127th lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Orchard Gate, Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2019-05-03 | £882,878 |
| 12 Orchard Gate, Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2015-10-19 | £666,346 |
| 4 Orchard Gate, Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2013-08-09 | £542,029 |
| 7 Orchard Gate, Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £522,000 | 2011-12-02 | £934,503 |
| 7 Orchard Gate, Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2006-11-14 | £783,520 |
GU47 8PP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in GU47 8PP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uplands Primary School and Nursery Albion Road , GU47 9BP | 4out of 4 | 330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Scotland Hill Primary School Grampian Road , GU47 8NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Sandhurst Lower Church Road , GU47 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| College Town Primary School Branksome Hill Road , College Town GU47 0QF | 3out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Owlsmoor Primary School Cambridge Road , Owlsmoor GU47 0TA | 3out of 4 | 1,791 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 | 1,343 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgbarrow School Grant Road , RG45 7HZ | 4out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frogmore Community College Potley Hill Road , GU46 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yateley School School Lane , GU46 6NW | 3out of 4 | 3,225 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fernhill School Neville Duke Road , GU14 9BY | 2out of 4 | 4,822 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 | 697 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington College Duke's Ride , Crowthorne RG45 7PU | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yateley Manor School 51 Reading Road , Yateley GU46 7UQ | - not rated | 2,237 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Preparatory School The Avenue , RG45 6PB | - not rated | 2,572 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst School 36 The Avenue , Camberley GU15 3NE | - not rated | 3,909 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenai | 78 Yorktown Road | 571 yd | |
| Empress Garden | 2 Yorktown Road | 595 yd | |
| Chefs Taste Ltd at The Wellington Arms | The Wellington Arms, 203 Yorktown Road | 791 yd | |
| Sandhurst Day Centre | Sandhurst Day Centre, 156 Yorktown Road | 795 yd | |
| Pistachios In The Park | Sandhurst Memorial Park Yorktown Road | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhurst Social Club | Sandhurst Social Club, 33 Wellington Road | 421 yd | |
| The Village Inn | The Village Inn, 21 Yorktown Road | 576 yd | |
| The White Swan | The White Swan Swan Lane | 584 yd | |
| The Wellington Arms | The Wellington Arms, 203 Yorktown Road | 791 yd | |
| Sandhurst Boys & Girls Football Club | Sandhurst Memorial Park Yorktown Road | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbies Pizza | 51B Yorktown Road | 533 yd | |
| Greggs | 38 Yorktown Road | 549 yd | |
| Harry’s Grill | 30 - 32 Yorktown Road | 552 yd | |
| Jahan Kitchen | 28 Yorktown Road | 553 yd | |
| Sushi & Sashi | 24A Yorktown Road | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Group | 53 Yorktown Road | 529 yd | |
| Tesco | 33 Yorktown Road | 577 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Uplands Primary School ALBION ROAD | grass pitches | 265 yd |
| Eagle House School CROWTHORNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 786 yd |
| Sandhurst Memorial Park Yorktown Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 907 yd |
| Bottom Meadow Yorktown Road | grass pitches | 967 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 | 48.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 122.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.