Willow Drive, Bracknell, RG12 2HX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG12 2HX 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	53.1%	49.6%	-3.5%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	46.9%	50.4%	3.5%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	18.4%	20.7%	2.3%	37.9%	-17.2%
Married: Opposite sex	50.4%	49.8%	-0.6%	44.2%	5.6%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	1.5%	2.3%	0.8%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	9.4%	10.6%	1.2%	9.1%	1.5%
Widowed	20.3%	15.7%	-4.6%	6.1%	9.6%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	36.7%	40.9%	4.2%	48.4%	-7.5%
Good health	27.6%	29.5%	1.9%	33.6%	-4.1%
Fair health	17%	16%	-1.0%	12.7%	3.3%
Bad health	11.2%	8%	-3.2%	4.0%	4.0%
Very bad health	7.5%	5.5%	-2.0%	1.2%	4.3%

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	38.3%	26.5%	-11.8%	18.2%	8.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.5%	8.8%	1.3%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.4%	10.7%	1.3%	13.4%	-2.7%
Apprenticeship	3%	4.2%	1.2%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.4%	9.3%	-0.1%	16.9%	-7.6%
Degree or Similar	25.6%	37.2%	11.6%	33.8%	3.4%
Other	6.8%	3.3%	-3.5%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.7%	1.7%	1.0%	0.7%	1.0%
Indian	3.1%	1.7%	-1.4%	3.1%	-1.4%
Pakistani	2.4%	2.5%	0.1%	2.7%	-0.2%
Other Asian	4.8%	1.7%	-3.1%	1.6%	0.1%
Black African	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.0%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	3%	2.0%	0.8%	2.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.4%	0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	86.7%	81.4%	-5.3%	81.4%	0.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	4.7%	4.7%	1.6%	3.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.8% 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	78.2%	78.8%	0.6%	83.2%	-4.4%
European Union	8.5%	7.6%	-0.9%	6.1%	1.5%
Africa	2.7%	2.5%	-0.2%	2.7%	-0.2%
Middle East and Asia	7.5%	9.3%	1.8%	5.6%	3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2%	1.7%	-0.3%	1.3%	0.4%
Oceania	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	76.2%	78.5%	2.3%	83.2%	-4.7%
10+ Years	2.4%	14.8%	12.4%	9.8%	5.0%
5-10 Years	7.5%	3.8%	-3.7%	2.9%	0.9%
2-5 Years	4.8%	1.3%	-3.5%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	9.2%	1.7%	-7.5%	1.9%	-0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.4%	76.7%	6.7%
Portugal	4.3%	0.5%	3.8%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Lithuania	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	7.7%	13.5%	-5.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.1%	37.2%	-8.1%
Christian	59.9%	46.2%	13.7%
Buddhist	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Muslim	3.4%	6.5%	-3.1%
Sikh	2.5%	0.9%	1.6%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Willow Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Drive was 130.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 327.3% higher than the Binfield North & Warfield West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Willow Drive has the 6th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Binfield North & Warfield West and the 46th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 296.2%.

🔎 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. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£73,400

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in RG12 2HX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Willow Drive are based on 13 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 Willow Drive, Bracknell, RG12 2HX

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG12 2HX

Average Price
£346,863

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£351,666

Detached
£308,441

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Willow Drive

Average Price
£356,564

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£360,854

Detached
£305,085

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Willow DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Willow Drive, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building	£450,000	2024-04-02	£472,430
15 Willow Drive, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building	£364,000	2022-01-24	£400,004
2 Willow Drive, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building	£395,000	2021-05-18	£456,394
11 Willow Drive, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building	£235,000	2019-03-25	£287,633
2 Willow Drive, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building	£290,000	2017-03-31	£346,560

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG12 2HX

Employment

RG12 2HX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 RG12 2HX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	82
Full-Time Employee	60
Self-Employed	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	18
Part-Time Employee	17
Looking after home or family	8
Other	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Human health and social work activities	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Education	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Transport and storage	8
Manufacturing	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Construction	5
Information and communication	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Other	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sandy Lane Primary School Sandy Lane , RG12 2JG	2out of 4	508 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Gipsy Lane , RG12 9AP	4out of 4	685 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holly Spring Primary School Lily Hill Road , RG12 2SW	3out of 4	1,064 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	1,084 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meadow Vale Primary School Moordale Avenue , RG42 1SY	3out of 4	1,754 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD	3out of 4	119 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA	4out of 4	933 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA	3out of 4	1,442 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS	3out of 4	3,708 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King's Academy Binfield St. Georges Park , Binfield RG42 4FS	- not rated	2,500 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX	3out of 4	1,372 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heathfield School London Road , SL5 8BQ	- not rated	2,819 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH	- not rated	2,982 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lambrook School Winkfield Row , RG42 6LU	- not rated	3,106 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
LVS Ascot London Road , SL5 8DR	- not rated	3,329 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brew Coffee Bar	Easthampstead Works, Easthampstead House Town Square	240 yd
Puzzalogical Escape Rooms	Easthampstead Works, Easthampstead House Town Square	240 yd
Recharge	Bracknell And Wokingham College Church Road	241 yd
Chopstix	45, Miflats High Street	346 yd
Coffee Barker Co	23 The Avenue	358 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Old Manor	The Old Manor Grenville Place	306 yd
Bracknell Drama Club	Braccan Walk Car Park The Ring	482 yd
The Bull	The Bull, 56 High Street	496 yd
Market Inn	Market Inn Station Road	781 yd
Weather Vane / Brewers Fayre	The Weather Vane Wokingham Road	856 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dominos Pizza	22 High Street	350 yd
Pret A Manger	5 The Avenue	434 yd
Herbies Pizza	3 Market Street	685 yd
Papa Johns	2, Alston House Market Street	707 yd
Beijing Noodles + Burrito & Tequila	7, Westview Market Street	720 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks & Spencer	1 The Avenue	474 yd
Waitrose	Waitrose Limited Bond Way	569 yd
WM Morrisons Supermarket Ltd	1, The Peel Centre Skimped Hill Lane	968 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Elms Park Road	grass pitches	116 yd
Bracknell And Wokingham College CHURCH ROAD		244 yd
Garth Hill College (Closed) Sandy Lane	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	244 yd
Grange Hotel (Bracknell) (Closed) Charles Square	health and fitness suite	438 yd
Garth Hill College GARTH HILL COLLEGE GARTH HILL COLLEGE BULL LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	451 yd
Bracknell & District Cricket Club LARGES LANE	grass pitches	488 yd
Larges Lane Larges Lane	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	572 yd
St Joseph Rc Primary School GIPSY LANE	grass pitches	573 yd
Fitness Warehouse (Closed) Market Street	health and fitness suite	633 yd
Fit4Less (Bracknell) (Closed) Gowring House Gowring House Market Street	health and fitness suite	648 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	64.7%
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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	76.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	81.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	159.97 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	159.97 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30.03 Mbit/s

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

Overview of RG12 2HX