Holbeck is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG12 8XF 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 Holbeck, Bracknell, RG12 8XF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG12 8XN, RG12 8XB, RG12 8XG, RG12 8XE, RG12 8XD, RG12 8XH, RG12 8XQ, RG12 8XW, RG12 8XL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG12 8XF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 51.5% | 49.9% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.1% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 34.5% | 37.6% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 41% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 47.1% | 42.5% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 37.6% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 11% | 14.2% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 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 | 15.3% | 19.9% | 4.6% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.9% | 14.4% | -10.5% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 14.4% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 18.9% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 24.7% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 92.9% | 85.2% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 89.6% | 79.6% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 12.5% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 80.2% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.8% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.1% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holbeck was 74.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.6% higher than the Great Hollands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holbeck has the 7th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Great Hollands and the 117th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Holbeck, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2025-08-22 | £136,137 |
| 82 Holbeck, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-03-10 | £303,095 |
| 93 Holbeck, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2021-07-16 | £200,979 |
| 61 Holbeck, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £285,500 | 2021-05-17 | £329,875 |
| 67 Holbeck, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-02-28 | £238,568 |
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 462 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wooden Hill Primary and Nursery School Staplehurst , RG12 8DB | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pines School Hanworth Road , Hanworth RG12 7WX | 2out of 4 | 782 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Pembroke , Hanworth RG12 7RD | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jennett's Park CofE Primary School 3 Tawny Owl Square , RG12 8EB | 1out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 829 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 2,031 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | 4out of 4 | 2,606 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 3,340 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School London Road , RG40 1SS | 3out of 4 | 4,174 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 | 3,322 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 | 1,864 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Grange School Heathlands Road , RG40 3AL | - not rated | 3,033 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH | - not rated | 3,352 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Preparatory School The Avenue , RG45 6PB | - not rated | 3,830 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | 3out of 4 | 3,965 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 341 yd | |
| Sultan Balti House | 7 Great Hollands Square | 375 yd | |
| Mill Park Cafe | Mill Pond Wildridings Road | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The William Twigg | The William Twigg Great Hollands Square | 353 yd | |
| The Cannie Man | The Cannie Man Bywood | 518 yd | |
| Great Hollands Bowls Club | Great Hollands Bowls Club South Road | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TG House | 3 Great Hollands Square | 347 yd | |
| Amoy Chinese Takeaway | 4 Great Hollands Square | 354 yd | |
| Ginger's Fish and Chips | 9 Great Hollands Square | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Group | Co-op Super Market, 61 - 62 Bywood | 518 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Hollands Primary School WORDSWORTH | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Wooden Hill Primary And Nursery School STAPLEHURST | artificial grass pitch | 754 yd |
| Great Hollands GREAT HOLLANDS RECREATION GROUND GREAT HOLLANDS RECREATION GROUND SOUTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Easthampstead Park School RINGMEAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Ringmead LOVELACE PARK LOVELACE PARK LOVELACE ROAD | grass pitches | 954 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 | 163.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.