Sylvanus, Bracknell, RG12 8XX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG12 8XX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.3%	50.6%	-0.7%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	48.7%	49.4%	0.7%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

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 8XX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.7% 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	27.7%	17.4%	-10.3%	37.9%	-20.5%
Married: Opposite sex	53.7%	66.7%	13.0%	44.2%	22.5%
Separated	1.7%	1%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	10.8%	10.6%	-0.2%	9.1%	1.5%
Widowed	6.1%	4.3%	-1.8%	6.1%	-1.8%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	55.4%	50.8%	-4.6%	48.4%	2.4%
Good health	29.2%	34.3%	5.1%	33.6%	0.7%
Fair health	12.4%	10.9%	-1.5%	12.7%	-1.8%
Bad health	2.2%	4%	1.8%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	10%	10.2%	0.2%	18.2%	-8.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.4%	12.6%	-0.8%	9.6%	3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	24.2%	13.6%	-10.6%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	3.4%	0.8%	5.3%	-1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	18.2%	18.4%	0.2%	16.9%	1.5%
Degree or Similar	29%	39.3%	10.3%	33.8%	5.5%
Other	2.6%	2.4%	-0.2%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.4%	2.4%	2.0%	0.7%	1.7%
Indian	1.9%	1.2%	-0.7%	3.1%	-1.9%
Other Asian	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	1.2%	0.1%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	92.9%	93.2%	0.3%	81.4%	11.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94%	93%	-1.0%	83.2%	9.8%
European Union	1.1%	1.6%	0.5%	6.1%	-4.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	3%	2%	-1.0%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	2.5%	1.0%	5.6%	-3.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.9%	91.9%	-1.0%	83.2%	8.7%
10+ Years	0%	7.7%	7.7%	9.8%	-2.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	6.7%	0%	-6.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.3%	76.7%	13.6%
Germany	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
South-East Asia	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	7.7%	13.5%	-5.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.5%	37.2%	5.3%
Christian	52.2%	46.2%	6.0%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Jewish	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Not answered	2.4%	6.0%	-3.6%

Safety

Is Sylvanus Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sylvanus was 44.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.9% lower than the Binfield South & Jennett's Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Sylvanus has the 15th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Binfield South & Jennett's Park and the 184th lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Bracknell Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£68,300

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in RG12 8XX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sylvanus are based on 49 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bracknell Forest.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sylvanus, Bracknell, RG12 8XX

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG12 8XX

Average Price
£580,373

Semi-Detached
£619,878

Terraced
£521,060

Detached
£590,289

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sylvanus

Average Price
£542,551

Semi-Detached
£565,443

Terraced
£524,258

Detached
£535,159

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on SylvanusStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
33 Sylvanus, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building	£575,000	2025-09-01	£545,675
26 Sylvanus, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building	£600,000	2024-06-04	£593,743
2 Sylvanus, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building	£460,000	2024-04-11	£459,045
23 Sylvanus, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£625,000	2023-10-02	£622,417
31 Sylvanus, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building	£655,000	2022-05-16	£645,478

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG12 8XX

Employment

RG12 8XX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8XX 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%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	72
Retired	66
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	19
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	0
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Education	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Construction	14
Manufacturing	13
Information and communication	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Financial and insurance activities	10
Other	10
Human health and social work activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	5
Real estate activities	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Pembroke , Hanworth RG12 7RD	- not rated	353 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Pembroke , Hanworth RG12 7RD	3out of 4	353 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wooden Hill Primary and Nursery School Staplehurst , RG12 8DB	3out of 4	359 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wooden Hill Primary and Nursery School Staplehurst , RG12 8DB	- not rated	359 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Pines School Hanworth Road , Hanworth RG12 7WX	3out of 4	556 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS	- not rated	1,177 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
King's Academy Easthampstead Park Ringmead , RG12 8FS	3out of 4	1,177 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA	- not rated	2,424 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA	3out of 4	2,424 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA	- not rated	3,012 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bracknell and Wokingham College Church Road , RG12 1DJ	- not rated	3,538 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King's Academy Binfield St. Georges Park , Binfield RG42 4FS	3out of 4	3,942 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Church Hill House Hospital School Reeds Hill , Easthampstead RG12 4EP	- not rated	1,328 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Include - Thames Valley Burford House , Leppington RG12 7WW	- not rated	1,447 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hawthorn Academy Old Wokingham Road , RG40 3BT	- not rated	1,801 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
College Hall West Road , Off Old Wokingham Road RG40 3BT	- not rated	1,802 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Adastron House Pupil Referral Unit Adastron House , Crowthorne Road RG12 7DG	- not rated	2,509 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Look in Cafe	2 Great Hollands Square	894 yd
Sultan Balti House	7 Great Hollands Square	926 yd
Sports and Leisure Management/Everyone Active	Downshire Golf Course West Road	981 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cannie Man	The Cannie Man Bywood	505 yd
Great Hollands Bowls Club	Great Hollands Bowls Club South Road	562 yd
The Golden Retriever	The Golden Retriever Nine Mile Ride	669 yd
The William Twigg	The William Twigg Great Hollands Square	910 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
TG House	3 Great Hollands Square	900 yd
Amoy Chinese Takeaway	4 Great Hollands Square	906 yd
Ginger's Fish and Chips	9 Great Hollands Square	915 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-Operative Group	Co-op Super Market, 61 - 62 Bywood		505 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wooden Hill Primary And Nursery School STAPLEHURST	artificial grass pitch	358 yd
Great Hollands GREAT HOLLANDS RECREATION GROUND GREAT HOLLANDS RECREATION GROUND SOUTH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	496 yd
Great Hollands Primary School WORDSWORTH	grass pitches	958 yd
Downshire Golf Complex DOWNSHIRE GOLF COURSE DOWNSHIRE GOLF COURSE WEST ROAD	golf	982 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	188.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of RG12 8XX