Ardingly is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG12 8XR 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 Ardingly, Bracknell, RG12 8XR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG12 8XP, RG12 8SG, RG12 8QZ, RG12 8QY, RG12 7ES, RG12 8QX, RG12 7EN, RG12 7EU, RG12 8SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG12 8XR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 55.9% | 49.1% | -6.8% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 44.1% | 50.9% | 6.8% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 8XR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% 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 | 24.9% | 23.4% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61% | 59.6% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 49.3% | 43.2% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 39.9% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 12.2% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 17.8% | 15.7% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 12.8% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 14.9% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 17.9% | 0.9% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 29.8% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 97.9% | 89.2% | -8.7% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 96.5% | 86.6% | -9.9% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 87.3% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ardingly was 22.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.5% lower than the Binfield South & Jennett's Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ardingly has the 4th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Binfield South & Jennett's Park and the 87th lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Ardingly, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-10-07 | £425,000 |
| 30 Ardingly, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-10-31 | £386,074 |
| 33 Ardingly, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-08-02 | £529,714 |
| 6 Ardingly, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-06-18 | £490,195 |
| 36 Ardingly, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-12-08 | £428,176 |
RG12 8XR 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in RG12 8XR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Easthampstead Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Crowthorne Road , Easthampstead RG12 7EH | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Hollands Primary School Wordsworth , RG12 8YR | 1out of 4 | 495 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildridings Primary School Netherton , RG12 7DX | 2out of 4 | 775 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pines School Hanworth Road , Hanworth RG12 7WX | 2out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hill Primary School Pondmoor Road , RG12 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,328 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | 4out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 2,664 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School London Road , RG40 1SS | 3out of 4 | 4,461 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 | 2,950 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 | 2,504 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH | - not rated | 3,079 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | 3out of 4 | 3,364 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Grange School Heathlands Road , RG40 3AL | - not rated | 3,535 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressex Lodge School Cressex Lodge , Terrace Road South RG42 4DE | - not rated | 3,726 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Park Cafe | Mill Pond Wildridings Road | 373 yd | |
| The Look in Cafe | 2 Great Hollands Square | 552 yd | |
| Sultan Balti House | 7 Great Hollands Square | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The William Twigg | The William Twigg Great Hollands Square | 528 yd | |
| The Cannie Man | The Cannie Man Bywood | 833 yd | |
| The Green Man | The Green Man Crowthorne Road | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger's Fish and Chips | 9 Great Hollands Square | 524 yd | |
| TG House | 3 Great Hollands Square | 554 yd | |
| Amoy Chinese Takeaway | 4 Great Hollands Square | 555 yd | |
| Pizza Bakery | 3, Rectory Row Rectory Lane | 778 yd | |
| Haka | 10, Rectory Row Rectory Lane | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Group | Land At 5 To 6 Rectory Row | 791 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Group | Co-op Super Market, 61 - 62 Bywood | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Hollands Primary School WORDSWORTH | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Wildridings Primary School NETHERTON | grass pitches, swimming pool | 798 yd |
| Ringmead LOVELACE PARK LOVELACE PARK LOVELACE ROAD | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| She Fitness Club (Closed) 1-2 1-2 Wildridings Square | health and fitness suite | 851 yd |
| Fox Hill Primary School PONDMOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Ennerdale Crowthorne Road | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
| Wild Ridings ENNERDALE | grass pitches | 1,035 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 | 148.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.