Appledore is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG12 8QZ 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 Appledore, Bracknell, RG12 8QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG12 8SG, RG12 8QY, RG12 8QX, RG12 8SH, RG12 8SD, RG12 8XR, RG12 8XP, RG12 8QU, RG12 8XD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG12 8QZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 51.3% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 53.3% | 48.7% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 8QZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 31.2% | 43.3% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 39.6% | -12.9% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.7% | 46.8% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 39.4% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 10.9% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 15.9% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 17.1% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 17.1% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.3% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 16.7% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 22.4% | -1.1% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 7.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 9.3% | 7.3% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 78.8% | 71.3% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -10.1% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 80.8% | 78% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 9.9% | 6.4% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 10.2% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.1% | 78.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 13.2% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 1.6% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 2.3% | -6.3% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Appledore was 44.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.0% lower than the Binfield South & Jennett's Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Appledore has the 11th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Binfield South & Jennett's Park and the 178th lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Appledore, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-04-22 | £330,701 |
| 58 Appledore, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2023-10-18 | £278,680 |
| 102 Appledore, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Other, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-12-21 | £301,055 |
| 88 Appledore, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-12-03 | £362,248 |
| 58 Appledore, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2021-08-25 | £317,809 |
RG12 8QZ 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hollands Primary School Wordsworth , RG12 8YR | 1out of 4 | 335 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Easthampstead Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Crowthorne Road , Easthampstead RG12 7EH | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pines School Hanworth Road , Hanworth RG12 7WX | 2out of 4 | 892 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildridings Primary School Netherton , RG12 7DX | 2out of 4 | 999 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Pembroke , Hanworth RG12 7RD | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | 4out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 2,893 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School London Road , RG40 1SS | 3out of 4 | 4,331 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 | 3,048 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH | - not rated | 3,139 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Grange School Heathlands Road , RG40 3AL | - not rated | 3,339 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | 3out of 4 | 3,557 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressex Lodge School Cressex Lodge , Terrace Road South RG42 4DE | - not rated | 3,789 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Look in Cafe | 2 Great Hollands Square | 347 yd | |
| Sultan Balti House | 7 Great Hollands Square | 364 yd | |
| Mill Park Cafe | Mill Pond Wildridings Road | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The William Twigg | The William Twigg Great Hollands Square | 327 yd | |
| The Cannie Man | The Cannie Man Bywood | 680 yd | |
| The Green Man | The Green Man Crowthorne Road | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger's Fish and Chips | 9 Great Hollands Square | 325 yd | |
| TG House | 3 Great Hollands Square | 351 yd | |
| Amoy Chinese Takeaway | 4 Great Hollands Square | 354 yd | |
| Casa Parmigiana | 10A Wildridings Square | 1,003 yd | |
| Turkish Best Kebab | 12 Wildridings Square | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Group | Co-op Super Market, 61 - 62 Bywood | 680 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Group | Land At 5 To 6 Rectory Row | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Hollands Primary School WORDSWORTH | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| Ringmead LOVELACE PARK LOVELACE PARK LOVELACE ROAD | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Wildridings Primary School NETHERTON | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,007 yd |
| She Fitness Club (Closed) 1-2 1-2 Wildridings Square | health and fitness suite | 1,044 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 | 157.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.