Rectory Lane is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG12 7BH is located in the Easthampstead & Wildridings electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bracknell. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rectory Lane, Bracknell, RG12 7BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG12 7BL, RG12 7BJ, RG12 7BN, RG12 7ED, RG12 7EB, RG12 7EG, RG12 7EE, RG12 7JY, RG12 7JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG12 7BH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50.4% | 49.5% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.5% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 30.5% | 39.9% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 38.5% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 17.8% | 13.6% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 3.8% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 47.6% | 43.9% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 37% | 38.6% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 11.9% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 24.4% | 18.3% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 13.3% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 18.3% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 16.1% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 26.6% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.2% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.5% | 84.2% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 87% | 85.7% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 6.6% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 1% | -4.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87% | 86% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 12.6% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.7% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Lane was 69.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.7% lower than the Easthampstead & Wildridings average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rectory Lane has the 25th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Easthampstead & Wildridings and the 126th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Rectory Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2013-05-29 | £366,729 |
| 31 Rectory Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2007-08-14 | £353,264 |
| 31 Rectory Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,500 | 2005-11-23 | £342,990 |
| 29 Rectory Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £68,000 | 1996-09-30 | £389,111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Easthampstead Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Crowthorne Road , Easthampstead RG12 7EH | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildridings Primary School Netherton , RG12 7DX | 2out of 4 | 431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hill Primary School Pondmoor Road , RG12 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Hollands Primary School Wordsworth , RG12 8YR | 1out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pines School Hanworth Road , Hanworth RG12 7WX | 2out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | 4out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS | 3out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School London Road , RG40 1SS | 3out of 4 | 4,987 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 | 2,880 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 | 2,914 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH | - not rated | 3,126 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Hall West Road , Off Old Wokingham Road RG40 3BT | 3out of 4 | 3,229 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressex Lodge School Cressex Lodge , Terrace Road South RG42 4DE | - not rated | 3,745 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Heathfield School London Road , SL5 8BQ | - not rated | 3,764 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snack Bar | Open Learning Centre Rectory Lane | 407 yd | |
| Bracknell Trampoline Centre | The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane | 586 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc Bagshot Road | 634 yd | |
| Bracknell Leisure Centre | Bracknell Leisure Centre Bagshot Road | 634 yd | |
| Mill Park Cafe | Mill Pond Wildridings Road | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Man | The Green Man Crowthorne Road | 430 yd | |
| The Horse And Groom | The Horse And Groom Bagshot Road | 807 yd | |
| The Downshire Arms | The Downshire Arms Downshire Way | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Bakery | 3, Rectory Row Rectory Lane | 88 yd | |
| Haka | 10, Rectory Row Rectory Lane | 134 yd | |
| The Flying Fish | 12A, Rectory Row Rectory Lane | 154 yd | |
| Turkish Best Kebab | 12 Wildridings Square | 678 yd | |
| Casa Parmigiana | 10A Wildridings Square | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Group | Land At 5 To 6 Rectory Row | 124 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Hill Primary School PONDMOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 322 yd |
| The Brakenhale School RECTORY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Wildridings Primary School NETHERTON | grass pitches, swimming pool | 561 yd |
| Ennerdale Crowthorne Road | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Bracknell Leisure Centre Bagshot Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 669 yd |
| She Fitness Club (Closed) 1-2 1-2 Wildridings Square | health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| Wild Ridings ENNERDALE | grass pitches | 928 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.