Arlington Square is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG12 1WA is located in the Priestwood & Garth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bracknell. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arlington Square, Bracknell, RG12 1WA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG12 1EN, RG12 1PU, RG12 1NF, RG12 7NW, RG12 7LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG12 1WA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.1% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.9% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 RG12 1WA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 34.2% | 44.4% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 42.1% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8.7% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 2.6% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 46.1% | 51.2% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 36.1% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 10.7% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 20.6% | 12.4% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 12.7% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 14.6% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 17.8% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 34.7% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 91.4% | 82.9% | -8.5% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 80.9% 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 | 84.8% | 80.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 6% | 8.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 81.3% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 11.3% | 7.6% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 1.8% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 1.3% | 6.0% | -4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arlington Square was 374.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 375.1% higher than the Priestwood & Garth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arlington Square has the highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Priestwood & Garth and the 7th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 158.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Arlington Square, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Other, an established residential building | £6,022,406 | 2023-10-30 | £6,223,153 |
| 3 Arlington Square, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Other, an established residential building | £21,718,260 | 2018-05-25 | £22,607,045 |
| Venture House, 2 Arlington Square, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Other, an established residential building | £25,500,000 | 2017-11-20 | £26,515,723 |
| Novell House, 1 Arlington Square, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Other, an established residential building | £21,312,331 | 2017-08-18 | £21,863,322 |
RG12 1WA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RG12 1WA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 133 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Vale Primary School Moordale Avenue , RG42 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildridings Primary School Netherton , RG12 7DX | 2out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Lane Primary School Sandy Lane , RG12 2JG | 2out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Gipsy Lane , RG12 9AP | 4out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hill Primary School Pondmoor Road , RG12 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | 4out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS | 3out of 4 | 2,756 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School London Road , RG40 1SS | 3out of 4 | 4,821 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Academy Binfield St. Georges Park , Binfield RG42 4FS | - not rated | 1,743 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH | - not rated | 2,146 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressex Lodge School Cressex Lodge , Terrace Road South RG42 4DE | - not rated | 2,661 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Heathfield School London Road , SL5 8BQ | - not rated | 3,743 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| College Hall West Road , Off Old Wokingham Road RG40 3BT | 3out of 4 | 4,000 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Storey at Honeywell | Honeywell House Skimped Hill Lane | 210 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut Uk Ltd, The Point Skimped Hill Lane | 262 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | Hollywood Bowl, The Point Skimped Hill Lane | 262 yd | |
| Absolutely Fitness | Absolutely Fitness, Pyramid House Easthampstead Road | 369 yd | |
| Absolutely Fitness | Pyramid House Easthampstead Road | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather Vane / Brewers Fayre | The Weather Vane Wokingham Road | 316 yd | |
| The Downshire Arms | The Downshire Arms Downshire Way | 429 yd | |
| Market Inn | Market Inn Station Road | 516 yd | |
| The Bull | The Bull, 56 High Street | 558 yd | |
| Bracknell Drama Club | Braccan Walk Car Park The Ring | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbies Pizza | 3 Market Street | 389 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 2, Alston House Market Street | 393 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 2, Westview Market Street | 397 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri Chicken | 1, Westview Market Street | 398 yd | |
| Beijing Noodles + Burrito & Tequila | 7, Westview Market Street | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrisons Supermarket Ltd | 1, The Peel Centre Skimped Hill Lane | 185 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Limited Bond Way | 555 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 1 The Avenue | 610 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Bracknell) BENEFICIAL HOUSE BENEFICIAL HOUSE EASTHAMPSTEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 261 yd |
| Absolutely Fitness @ Bracknell PYRAMID HOUSE PYRAMID HOUSE EASTHAMPSTEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 370 yd |
| Fit4Less (Bracknell) (Closed) Gowring House Gowring House Market Street | health and fitness suite | 433 yd |
| Fitness Warehouse (Closed) Market Street | health and fitness suite | 435 yd |
| Grange Hotel (Bracknell) (Closed) Charles Square | health and fitness suite | 668 yd |
| New Priestwood Community Centre PRIESTWOOD COURT ROAD | 756 yd | |
| Garth Hill College GARTH HILL COLLEGE GARTH HILL COLLEGE BULL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Ennerdale Crowthorne Road | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Ranelagh School RANELAGH DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 854 yd |
| Wild Ridings ENNERDALE | grass pitches | 919 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.