Underwood is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG12 8XN 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 Underwood, Bracknell, RG12 8XN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG12 8XF, RG12 8XB, RG12 8XL, RG12 8XW, RG12 8XQ, RG12 8XD, RG12 8XG, RG12 8XH, RG12 8XE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG12 8XN 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 | 48.5% | 50.9% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.1% | -2.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.6% | 38% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 46.7% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 9.6% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.1% | 45.2% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 36.6% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 12.8% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 16% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 19.5% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 9.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 14.7% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 20.3% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 22.1% | -2.7% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 8.1% | 3.9% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 8.6% | 6.8% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 78% | 74.4% | -3.6% | 81.4% | -7.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 75.9% 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 | 77.4% | 75.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 7.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 6.9% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.8% | 75.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 7.2% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 4.4% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 2% | -4.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Underwood was 54.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.0% lower than the Binfield South & Jennett's Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Underwood has the 14th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Binfield South & Jennett's Park and the 163rd highest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Underwood, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-02-20 | £357,786 |
| 95 Underwood, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-04-19 | £367,445 |
| 99 Underwood, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-10-12 | £340,492 |
| 68 Underwood, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-09-14 | £325,629 |
| 117 Underwood, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-07-08 | £359,239 |
RG12 8XN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RG12 8XN 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hollands Primary School Wordsworth , RG12 8YR | 1out of 4 | 426 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wooden Hill Primary and Nursery School Staplehurst , RG12 8DB | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pines School Hanworth Road , Hanworth RG12 7WX | 2out of 4 | 869 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Pembroke , Hanworth RG12 7RD | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jennett's Park CofE Primary School 3 Tawny Owl Square , RG12 8EB | 1out of 4 | 932 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 | 744 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | 4out of 4 | 2,640 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 3,353 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School London Road , RG40 1SS | 3out of 4 | 4,085 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 | 3,272 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 | 1,805 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Grange School Heathlands Road , RG40 3AL | - not rated | 2,953 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH | - not rated | 3,291 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Preparatory School The Avenue , RG45 6PB | - not rated | 3,817 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressex Lodge School Cressex Lodge , Terrace Road South RG42 4DE | - not rated | 3,938 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 | 298 yd | |
| Sultan Balti House | 7 Great Hollands Square | 329 yd | |
| Mill Park Cafe | Mill Pond Wildridings Road | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The William Twigg | The William Twigg Great Hollands Square | 316 yd | |
| The Cannie Man | The Cannie Man Bywood | 604 yd | |
| Great Hollands Bowls Club | Great Hollands Bowls Club South Road | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TG House | 3 Great Hollands Square | 303 yd | |
| Amoy Chinese Takeaway | 4 Great Hollands Square | 310 yd | |
| Ginger's Fish and Chips | 9 Great Hollands Square | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Group | Co-op Super Market, 61 - 62 Bywood | 604 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Hollands Primary School WORDSWORTH | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Wooden Hill Primary And Nursery School STAPLEHURST | artificial grass pitch | 751 yd |
| Easthampstead Park School RINGMEAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Ringmead LOVELACE PARK LOVELACE PARK LOVELACE ROAD | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Great Hollands GREAT HOLLANDS RECREATION GROUND GREAT HOLLANDS RECREATION GROUND SOUTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 931 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 | 176.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.