Vandyke is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG12 8UP 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 Vandyke, Bracknell, RG12 8UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG12 8UW, RG12 8GF, RG12 8GE, RG12 8UR, RG12 8UT, RG12 8UN, RG12 8SR, RG12 8UL, RG12 8XL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG12 8UP 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 | 52.4% | 51.4% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.6% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 8UP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 33.3% | 44.3% | 11.0% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 35.3% | -13.3% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 13% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 46% | 48.5% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 31.4% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 13% | 15% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 18.6% | 18.7% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 26.4% | 20.1% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 10.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 11.8% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 17.4% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 23.5% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2.7% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 92.2% | 83.8% | -8.4% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 80.6% 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 | 90.3% | 80.6% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 7.3% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 80.4% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 11.1% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 3.3% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vandyke was 45.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.5% lower than the Binfield South & Jennett's Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vandyke has the 12th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Binfield South & Jennett's Park and the 181st lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Vandyke, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-01-26 | £358,106 |
| 13 Vandyke, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-05-25 | £419,502 |
| 14 Vandyke, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-06-08 | £361,570 |
| 23 Vandyke, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £304,000 | 2021-03-29 | £353,675 |
| 8 Vandyke, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-02-23 | £374,012 |
RG12 8UP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 174 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hollands Primary School Wordsworth , RG12 8YR | 1out of 4 | 368 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jennett's Park CofE Primary School 3 Tawny Owl Square , RG12 8EB | 1out of 4 | 561 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wooden Hill Primary and Nursery School Staplehurst , RG12 8DB | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pines School Hanworth Road , Hanworth RG12 7WX | 2out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Pembroke , Hanworth RG12 7RD | 3out of 4 | 1,275 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 | 478 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 2,164 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | 4out of 4 | 2,703 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 3,313 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School London Road , RG40 1SS | 3out of 4 | 3,728 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 | 2,976 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 | 1,698 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Grange School Heathlands Road , RG40 3AL | - not rated | 2,690 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH | - not rated | 2,958 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressex Lodge School Cressex Lodge , Terrace Road South RG42 4DE | - not rated | 3,601 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ludgrove School Trust Limited Ludgrove , Wokingham RG40 3AB | - not rated | 3,744 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 291 yd | |
| The Look in Cafe | 2 Great Hollands Square | 303 yd | |
| Mill Park Cafe | Mill Pond Wildridings Road | 935 yd | |
| Sports and Leisure Management/Everyone Active | Downshire Golf Course West Road | 1,071 yd | |
| CH & Catering Group Ltd | Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd Ellesfield Avenue | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The William Twigg | The William Twigg Great Hollands Square | 325 yd | |
| The Cannie Man | The Cannie Man Bywood | 990 yd | |
| Great Hollands Bowls Club | Great Hollands Bowls Club South Road | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amoy Chinese Takeaway | 4 Great Hollands Square | 298 yd | |
| TG House | 3 Great Hollands Square | 300 yd | |
| Ginger's Fish and Chips | 9 Great Hollands Square | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Group | Co-op Store, 34A Falcon Way | 903 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Group | Co-op Super Market, 61 - 62 Bywood | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Hollands Primary School WORDSWORTH | grass pitches | 240 yd |
| Easthampstead Park School RINGMEAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Ringmead LOVELACE PARK LOVELACE PARK LOVELACE ROAD | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Jennetts Park Community Centre TAWNY OWL SQUARE | 918 yd | |
| Wooden Hill Primary And Nursery School STAPLEHURST | artificial grass pitch | 952 yd |
| Downshire Golf Complex DOWNSHIRE GOLF COURSE DOWNSHIRE GOLF COURSE WEST ROAD | golf | 1,068 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 | 163.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.