Sandy Lane is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG12 2JG is located in the Priestwood & Garth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bracknell. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandy Lane, Bracknell, RG12 2JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG12 2GW, RG42 2LH, RG42 2LE, RG12 2LS, RG12 2JF, RG12 2GH, RG42 2LG, RG12 2JQ, RG42 2LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG12 2JG 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Lane 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.
Sandy Lane 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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Bungalow Sandy Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Other, an established residential building | £5,000,000 | 2017-07-07 | £5,066,394 |
| Cottrells Sandy Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2017-06-23 | £807,201 |
| Cottrells Sandy Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £467,500 | 2014-07-31 | £687,500 |
| Tig An Or Sandy Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2013-11-01 | £637,097 |
| Anaheim Bungalow Sandy Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £413,000 | 2011-12-02 | £746,835 |
RG12 2JG 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 2JG 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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Lane Primary School Sandy Lane , RG12 2JG | 2out of 4 | 32 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 | 1,029 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Gipsy Lane , RG12 9AP | 4out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Spring Primary School Lily Hill Road , RG12 2SW | 3out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Vale Primary School Moordale Avenue , RG42 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,507 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 | 360 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | 4out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS | 3out of 4 | 3,893 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 | 2,245 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 | 911 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH | - not rated | 2,752 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambrook School Winkfield Row , RG42 6LU | - not rated | 3,005 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressex Lodge School Cressex Lodge , Terrace Road South RG42 4DE | - not rated | 3,078 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Heathfield School London Road , SL5 8BQ | - not rated | 3,122 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Barker Co | 23 The Avenue | 538 yd | |
| Brew Coffee Bar | Easthampstead Works, Easthampstead House Town Square | 542 yd | |
| Puzzalogical Escape Rooms | Easthampstead Works, Easthampstead House Town Square | 542 yd | |
| Yi Fang Fruit Tea | 13 The Avenue | 548 yd | |
| GAIL's | 7 The Avenue | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull | The Bull, 56 High Street | 679 yd | |
| The Old Manor | The Old Manor Grenville Place | 717 yd | |
| Weather Vane / Brewers Fayre | The Weather Vane Wokingham Road | 849 yd | |
| Bracknell Drama Club | Braccan Walk Car Park The Ring | 858 yd | |
| Market Inn | Market Inn Station Road | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | 5 The Avenue | 556 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 22 High Street | 668 yd | |
| Herbies Pizza | 3 Market Street | 875 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 2, Alston House Market Street | 921 yd | |
| Beijing Noodles + Burrito & Tequila | 7, Westview Market Street | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 1 The Avenue | 562 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Limited Bond Way | 588 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garth Hill College (Closed) Sandy Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 273 yd |
| Garth Hill College GARTH HILL COLLEGE GARTH HILL COLLEGE BULL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 337 yd |
| Braybrooke Recreation Ground Makepiece Road | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| The Elms Park Road | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Bracknell And Wokingham College CHURCH ROAD | 709 yd | |
| Grange Hotel (Bracknell) (Closed) Charles Square | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Fitness Warehouse (Closed) Market Street | health and fitness suite | 828 yd |
| Fit4Less (Bracknell) (Closed) Gowring House Gowring House Market Street | health and fitness suite | 859 yd |
| Bracknell & District Cricket Club LARGES LANE | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Priory Fields OLD PRIORY LANE | grass pitches | 1,011 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 | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.