Bay Road is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG12 2NS is located in the Bullbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bracknell. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bay Road, Bracknell, RG12 2NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG12 2NH, RG12 2TX, RG12 2NT, RG12 2NU, RG12 2NX, RG12 2TR, RG12 2NR, RG12 2NQ, RG12 2RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG12 2NS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 49% | 48.2% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 51% | 51.8% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 2NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 52.4% | 44.2% | -8.2% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 37.8% | 11.9% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 11.6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 2.9% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.3% | 46.2% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 42.3% | 38.2% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 13% | 13.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 | 23.8% | 11% | -12.8% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.2% | 8.7% | -13.5% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 13.9% | -7.2% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 17.3% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 39.9% | 23.7% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 10.1% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 8.5% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 3% | -2.9% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 84.2% | 75.4% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -6.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 69.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 69.8% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 8% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 5% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 69.8% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 13.6% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 7% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 7.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 5.9% | 0.4% | 5.5% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bay Road was 159.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 147.6% higher than the Bullbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bay Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Bullbrook and the 33rd highest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Bay Road, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-02-20 | £500,050 |
| 41 Bay Road, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2021-09-24 | £581,921 |
| 45 Bay Road, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-11-27 | £422,626 |
| 45 Bay Road, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-11-30 | £454,145 |
| 45 Bay Road, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2012-05-04 | £379,474 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Spring Primary School Lily Hill Road , RG12 2SW | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Gipsy Lane , RG12 9AP | 4out of 4 | 512 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warfield Church of England Primary School All Saints Rise & Sopwith Road , Warfield RG42 3SS | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Lane Primary School Sandy Lane , RG12 2JG | 2out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitegrove Primary School Westmorland Drive , Warfield RG42 3QS | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 795 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | 4out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS | 3out of 4 | 4,194 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 | 3,210 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 | 1,932 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield School London Road , SL5 8BQ | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| LVS Ascot London Road , SL5 8DR | - not rated | 2,618 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambrook School Winkfield Row , RG42 6LU | - not rated | 2,681 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbrook Montessori School Malt Hill , Warfield RG42 6JQ | - not rated | 3,480 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boot | The Boot, 48 Park Road | 275 yd | |
| Caffe Kix Ltd | Greenwood House London Road | 397 yd | |
| Medirest (cafe) | Eastern Gate Brants Bridge | 431 yd | |
| Connect Catering | Afton Chemical Limited London Road | 447 yd | |
| Recharge | Bracknell And Wokingham College Church Road | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak Bay Road | 251 yd | |
| The Running Horse | The Running Horse London Road | 576 yd | |
| Bracknell Rugby Football Club | Bracknell Rugby Football Club Lily Hill Drive | 609 yd | |
| The Old Manor | The Old Manor Grenville Place | 856 yd | |
| Bracknell Drama Club | Braccan Walk Car Park The Ring | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Wok | 5 Bullbrook Row | 163 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 22 High Street | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holly Spring Junior School LILY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 340 yd |
| St Joseph Rc Primary School GIPSY LANE | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Lily Hill Park LILYHILL DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| The Elms Park Road | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Bracknell Lawn Tennis Club LILY HILL ROAD | tennis courts | 615 yd |
| Bracknell And Wokingham College CHURCH ROAD | 716 yd | |
| Ranelagh School (Larges Lane Pitches) Larges Lane | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Bracknell & District Cricket Club LARGES LANE | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Larges Lane Larges Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Garth Hill College (Closed) Sandy Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 925 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.