Hatchgate Copse is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG12 8GG is located in the Great Hollands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bracknell. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hatchgate Copse, Bracknell, RG12 8GG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG12 8GQ, RG12 8GN, RG12 8GJ, RG12 8ZN, RG12 8GW, RG12 8GH, RG12 8ZL, RG12 8ZW, RG12 8ZH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG12 8GG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.9% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.1% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 8GG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 29.5% | 27% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 52.6% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 10.4% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 44.3% | 45.8% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 38.8% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 11% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 24.5% | 21.7% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 11.6% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 16.4% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 16.4% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 25.6% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 85.1% | 84.9% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 3.5% |
In this area, 87.3% 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 | 83.7% | 87.3% | 3.6% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 87.6% | 4.6% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 0.7% | -8.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hatchgate Copse was 44.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.4% lower than the Binfield South & Jennett's Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hatchgate Copse has the 16th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Binfield South & Jennett's Park and the 184th highest crime rate of 368 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hatchgate Copse, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-08-08 | £367,465 |
| 20 Hatchgate Copse, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-07-31 | £403,013 |
| 7 Hatchgate Copse, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2020-09-24 | £398,858 |
| 4 Hatchgate Copse, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2020-01-24 | £441,330 |
| 13 Hatchgate Copse, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £369,000 | 2019-09-06 | £422,924 |
RG12 8GG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennett's Park CofE Primary School 3 Tawny Owl Square , RG12 8EB | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jennett's Park CofE Primary School 3 Tawny Owl Square , RG12 8EB | - not rated | 635 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Hollands Primary School Wordsworth , RG12 8YR | - not rated | 702 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Hollands Primary School Wordsworth , RG12 8YR | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Hollands Junior School Wordsworth , RG12 8YR | - not rated | 702 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS | - not rated | 325 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Easthampstead Park Ringmead , RG12 8FS | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | - not rated | 2,480 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 2,480 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | - not rated | 3,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracknell and Wokingham College Church Road , RG12 1DJ | - not rated | 3,472 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,293 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Hall West Road , Off Old Wokingham Road RG40 3BT | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Academy Old Wokingham Road , RG40 3BT | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill House Hospital School Reeds Hill , Easthampstead RG12 4EP | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include - Thames Valley Burford House , Leppington RG12 7WW | - not rated | 2,150 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Odyssey House School Buckhurst Court , London Road RG40 1PA | - not rated | 2,285 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Balti House | 7 Great Hollands Square | 668 yd | |
| The Look in Cafe | 2 Great Hollands Square | 668 yd | |
| Sports and Leisure Management/Everyone Active | Downshire Golf Course West Road | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The William Twigg | The William Twigg Great Hollands Square | 693 yd | |
| Great Hollands Bowls Club | Great Hollands Bowls Club South Road | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TG House | 3 Great Hollands Square | 667 yd | |
| Amoy Chinese Takeaway | 4 Great Hollands Square | 667 yd | |
| Ginger's Fish and Chips | 9 Great Hollands Square | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Group | Co-op Store, 34A Falcon Way | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Easthampstead Park School RINGMEAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 317 yd |
| Great Hollands Primary School WORDSWORTH | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Downshire Golf Complex DOWNSHIRE GOLF COURSE DOWNSHIRE GOLF COURSE WEST ROAD | golf | 678 yd |
| Wooden Hill Primary And Nursery School STAPLEHURST | artificial grass pitch | 735 yd |
| Great Hollands GREAT HOLLANDS RECREATION GROUND GREAT HOLLANDS RECREATION GROUND SOUTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Ringmead LOVELACE PARK LOVELACE PARK LOVELACE ROAD | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Jennetts Park Community Centre TAWNY OWL SQUARE | 979 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 | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.