Underwood is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG12 8XW 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 8XW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG12 8XQ, RG12 8ZB, RG12 8XL, RG12 8ZP, RG12 8ZQ, RG12 8XN, RG12 8XJ, RG12 8XF, RG12 8ZL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG12 8XW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.5% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.5% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 37.4% | 38.7% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 41.6% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11% | 12% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 45.8% | 40.5% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 42.7% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 9.1% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 12.3% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.9% | 21.3% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 17.3% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 15.1% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 15.1% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 21.7% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 7.1% | 8% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 85.3% | 76.9% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -4.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 80.5% 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 | 84.7% | 80.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 7.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 81.3% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 16.3% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 0.5% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Underwood was 103.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.7% higher than the Binfield South & Jennett's Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Underwood has the 8th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Binfield South & Jennett's Park and the 70th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151 Underwood, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-04-25 | £341,199 |
| 124 Underwood, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-08-31 | £351,202 |
| 143 Underwood, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £296,000 | 2021-03-19 | £353,279 |
| 150 Underwood, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-02-19 | £289,835 |
| 149 Underwood, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2018-06-05 | £296,247 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hollands Primary School Wordsworth , RG12 8YR | 1out of 4 | 557 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wooden Hill Primary and Nursery School Staplehurst , RG12 8DB | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jennett's Park CofE Primary School 3 Tawny Owl Square , RG12 8EB | 1out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Pembroke , Hanworth RG12 7RD | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pines School Hanworth Road , Hanworth RG12 7WX | 2out of 4 | 938 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 | 630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 2,243 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | 4out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 3,515 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School London Road , RG40 1SS | 3out of 4 | 3,992 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 | 3,351 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 | 1,635 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Grange School Heathlands Road , RG40 3AL | - not rated | 2,811 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH | - not rated | 3,346 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Preparatory School The Avenue , RG45 6PB | - not rated | 3,658 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludgrove School Trust Limited Ludgrove , Wokingham RG40 3AB | - not rated | 3,886 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Look in Cafe | 2 Great Hollands Square | 428 yd | |
| Sultan Balti House | 7 Great Hollands Square | 451 yd | |
| Sports and Leisure Management/Everyone Active | Downshire Golf Course West Road | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The William Twigg | The William Twigg Great Hollands Square | 450 yd | |
| The Cannie Man | The Cannie Man Bywood | 680 yd | |
| Great Hollands Bowls Club | Great Hollands Bowls Club South Road | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TG House | 3 Great Hollands Square | 432 yd | |
| Amoy Chinese Takeaway | 4 Great Hollands Square | 437 yd | |
| Ginger's Fish and Chips | 9 Great Hollands Square | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Group | Co-op Super Market, 61 - 62 Bywood | 680 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Hollands Primary School WORDSWORTH | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Wooden Hill Primary And Nursery School STAPLEHURST | artificial grass pitch | 609 yd |
| Easthampstead Park School RINGMEAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Great Hollands GREAT HOLLANDS RECREATION GROUND GREAT HOLLANDS RECREATION GROUND SOUTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Downshire Golf Complex DOWNSHIRE GOLF COURSE DOWNSHIRE GOLF COURSE WEST ROAD | golf | 930 yd |
| Ringmead LOVELACE PARK LOVELACE PARK LOVELACE ROAD | grass pitches | 974 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.