Rufford Gate is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG12 2AD is located in the Harmans Water & Crown Wood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bracknell. This postcode has been in use since 2012-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rufford Gate, Bracknell, RG12 2AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG12 2UL, RG12 9HB, RG12 9HE, RG12 9HD, RG12 9HA, RG12 9HG, RG12 9ES, RG12 9EH, RG12 9EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG12 2AD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.2% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50% | 48.8% | -1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.1% | 35.6% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 50.7% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 6.7% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4.7% | -2.4% | 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 (86.2%) 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 | 49% | 56.5% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 29.7% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 10.1% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 26.5% | 16.4% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 13.4% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 14.7% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 10.7% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 35.8% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 7.8% | 7.2% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 85.6% | 79.9% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 76.5% 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% | 76.5% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 10.7% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 7.5% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 76.3% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 16.2% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 2.1% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 2.7% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rufford Gate was 74.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.4% higher than the Bullbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rufford Gate has the 16th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Bullbrook and the 113th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Rufford Gate, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2023-10-23 | £547,986 |
| 16 Rufford Gate, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2022-08-11 | £747,934 |
| 22 Rufford Gate, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2022-07-15 | £518,330 |
| 8 Rufford Gate, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2022-01-28 | £560,446 |
| 2 Rufford Gate, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-08-05 | £495,137 |
RG12 2AD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 2AD 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 | 128 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Spring Primary School Lily Hill Road , RG12 2SW | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Gipsy Lane , RG12 9AP | 4out of 4 | 717 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmans Water Primary School Wellington Drive , Harmans Water RG12 9NE | 2out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warfield Church of England Primary School All Saints Rise & Sopwith Road , Warfield RG42 3SS | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitegrove Primary School Westmorland Drive , Warfield RG42 3QS | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | 4out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS | 3out of 4 | 4,259 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,784 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield School London Road , SL5 8BQ | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| LVS Ascot London Road , SL5 8DR | - not rated | 2,129 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | 3out of 4 | 2,643 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambrook School Winkfield Row , RG42 6LU | - not rated | 2,964 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbrook Montessori School Malt Hill , Warfield RG42 6JQ | - not rated | 4,011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Catering | Afton Chemical Limited London Road | 321 yd | |
| Medirest (cafe) | Eastern Gate Brants Bridge | 504 yd | |
| Subway | Tesco Stores Ltd Whitton Road | 650 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco Stores Ltd Whitton Road | 650 yd | |
| Shahidas | 13 The Square | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracknell Rugby Football Club | Bracknell Rugby Football Club Lily Hill Drive | 154 yd | |
| The Running Horse | The Running Horse London Road | 160 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak Bay Road | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Wok | 5 Bullbrook Row | 574 yd | |
| Great Wall Chinese Takeaway | 1 The Square | 750 yd | |
| Churchill's Fish & Chips / Serial Grill | 8 - 9 The Square | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd Whitton Road | 650 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lily Hill Park LILYHILL DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 157 yd |
| Calfridus Way CALFRIDUS WAY | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Holly Spring Junior School LILY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Bracknell Lawn Tennis Club LILY HILL ROAD | tennis courts | 558 yd |
| Martins Heron And The Waren Community Centre WHITTON ROAD | 572 yd | |
| St Joseph Rc Primary School GIPSY LANE | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Ranelagh School (Larges Lane Pitches) Larges Lane | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Harmans Water Primary School WELLINGTON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch | 1,055 yd |
| Bracknell Swimarium HARMANS WATER LEISURE CENTRE HARMANS WATER LEISURE CENTRE OAREBOROUGH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,091 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.