Gainsborough, Bracknell, RG12 7WL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG12 7WL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.9%	51.4%	3.5%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	52.1%	48.6%	-3.5%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of RG12 7WL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	30.1%	27%	-3.1%	37.9%	-10.9%
Married: Opposite sex	50.7%	54.1%	3.4%	44.2%	9.9%
Married: Same sex	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.9%	1%	-0.9%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	11%	10.2%	-0.8%	9.1%	1.1%
Widowed	5.3%	7.7%	2.4%	6.1%	1.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	52.5%	44.8%	-7.7%	48.4%	-3.6%
Good health	33.6%	37.1%	3.5%	33.6%	3.5%
Fair health	10.1%	14.5%	4.4%	12.7%	1.8%
Bad health	2.9%	1.4%	-1.5%	4.0%	-2.6%
Very bad health	0.8%	2.3%	1.5%	1.2%	1.1%

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	15.3%	14.9%	-0.4%	18.2%	-3.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.7%	10.3%	-6.4%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.3%	12.4%	-2.9%	13.4%	-1.0%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	9.8%	6.0%	5.3%	4.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.4%	10.8%	-3.6%	16.9%	-6.1%
Degree or Similar	29.2%	36.6%	7.4%	33.8%	2.8%
Other	5.3%	5.2%	-0.1%	2.8%	2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.7%	-0.2%
Indian	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	3.1%	-2.6%
Other Asian	3.4%	1.8%	-1.6%	1.6%	0.2%
Black African	2.1%	0.9%	-1.2%	2.5%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	92%	95.9%	3.9%	81.4%	14.5%
Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.2% 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	84.9%	86.2%	1.3%	83.2%	3.0%
European Union	6.7%	6.7%	0.0%	6.1%	0.6%
Rest of Europe	0.8%	1.8%	1.0%	0.8%	1.0%
Africa	3.4%	0.4%	-3.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	3.4%	4.4%	1.0%	5.6%	-1.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84%	86.6%	2.6%	83.2%	3.4%
10+ Years	0.8%	10.3%	9.5%	9.8%	0.5%
5-10 Years	4.2%	0.9%	-3.3%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	5%	0.9%	-4.1%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	5.9%	1.3%	-4.6%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.1%	76.7%	8.4%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Germany	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Lithuania	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other EU countries	2.3%	1.5%	0.8%
Eastern Asia	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
No passport held	6.8%	13.5%	-6.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.6%	37.2%	-4.6%
Christian	58.8%	46.2%	12.6%
Jewish	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Muslim	0.9%	6.5%	-5.6%
Other religion	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Gainsborough Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gainsborough was 104.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.0% lower than the Easthampstead & Wildridings average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Gainsborough has the 24th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Easthampstead & Wildridings and the 67th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 377.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£57,300

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in RG12 7WL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Gainsborough are based on 102 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 Gainsborough, Bracknell, RG12 7WL

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG12 7WL

Average Price
£452,691

Semi-Detached
£487,218

Terraced
£378,216

Detached
£537,047

Flats/Maisonettes
£209,105

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gainsborough

Average Price
£420,748

Semi-Detached
£482,178

Terraced
£360,635

Detached
£527,130

Flats/Maisonettes
£221,798

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on GainsboroughStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
56 Gainsborough, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building	£560,000	2024-08-30	£574,949
44 Gainsborough, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building	£570,000	2024-05-10	£593,132
39 Gainsborough, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2022-07-22	£457,782
48 Gainsborough, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building	£530,000	2022-04-14	£551,509
9 Gainsborough, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2021-06-30	£487,945

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG12 7WL

Employment

RG12 7WL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 7WL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	73
Retired	67
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	3
Unemployed	3
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Information and communication	16
Construction	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Other	11
Manufacturing	11
Human health and social work activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Education	7
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birch Hill Primary School Leppington , RG12 7WW	3out of 4	727 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fox Hill Primary School Pondmoor Road , RG12 7JZ	3out of 4	817 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Easthampstead Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Crowthorne Road , Easthampstead RG12 7EH	3out of 4	923 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crown Wood Primary School Opladen Way , Crown Wood RG12 0PE	2out of 4	1,081 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Pines School Hanworth Road , Hanworth RG12 7WX	2out of 4	1,145 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA	3out of 4	1,322 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA	4out of 4	1,811 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS	3out of 4	2,483 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD	3out of 4	2,831 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Edgbarrow School Grant Road , RG45 7HZ	4out of 4	5,239 yd	Academy converter	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	3,974 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
College Hall West Road , Off Old Wokingham Road RG40 3BT	3out of 4	3,456 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heathfield School London Road , SL5 8BQ	- not rated	3,668 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX	3out of 4	3,883 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
LVS Ascot London Road , SL5 8DR	- not rated	4,052 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH	- not rated	4,205 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Atrium Restaurant and Bar	South Hill Park Ringmead, Birch Hill	239 yd
Birch Hill Kiosk	South Hill Park Ringmead, Birch Hill	239 yd
Village Hotel	Village Hotel Bagshot Road	479 yd
Starbucks Coffee Shop	J Sainsbury Plc Ringmead, Birch Hill	736 yd
Reef Restaurant and Dunes Cafe	Coral Reef Water World Nine Mile Ride	1,065 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Silver Birch	The Silver Birch Liscombe	585 yd
Bracknell Hockey Club	Birch Hill Recreation Centre Ringmead, Birch Hill	853 yd
Hangovers Bar	Crown Wood Community Centre Opladen Way	970 yd
The Crown Wood	The Crown Wood Opladen Way	974 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dragon House	99 Liscombe	536 yd
Dominos Pizza	96 Liscombe	551 yd
Sushi Gourment	J Sainsbury Plc Ringmead, Birch Hill	736 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi	Aldi, 136 Liscombe		558 yd
Sainsbury's	J Sainsbury Plc Ringmead, Birch Hill		736 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Livingwell Health Club (Bracknell) BAGSHOT ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	477 yd
Bracknell Leisure Centre Bagshot Road	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	704 yd
Birch Hill Recreation Ground BIRCH HILL RECREATION GROUND BIRCH HILL RECREATION GROUND RINGMEAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	841 yd
Fox Hill Primary School PONDMOOR ROAD	grass pitches	904 yd
David Lloyd Royal Berkshire NINE MILE RIDE	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	963 yd
Nettlecombe NETTLECOMBE	artificial grass pitch	978 yd
Crown Wood Primary School OPLADEN WAY	grass pitches	997 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	93.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	90.4%

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	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	140.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of RG12 7WL