Farnham Close is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG12 9AX is located in the Town Centre & The Parks electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bracknell. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farnham Close, Bracknell, RG12 9AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG12 9AN, RG12 9TA, RG12 9AU, RG12 9AY, RG12 9AZ, RG12 9AT, RG12 9BA, RG12 9AH, RG12 9AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG12 9AX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 48% | 47.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 52% | 52.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RG12 9AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.1% | 46.9% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 41.6% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 7.5% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 55.7% | 59.8% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 30.7% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 7.2% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 5.7% | 12.6% | 6.9% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 8.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 13.9% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 20.2% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.1% | 39.5% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 11.2% | 4% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 11% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 11.4% | 8.3% | 1.6% | 9.8% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 82.3% | 60.2% | -22.1% | 81.4% | -21.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, just 48.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 48.6% | -25.6% | 83.2% | -34.6% |
| European Union | 9% | 19.7% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 13.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 21.7% | 12.5% | 5.6% | 16.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.8% | 48.4% | -25.4% | 83.2% | -34.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 17.2% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 10% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 9.6% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 14.8% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.6% | 76.7% | -27.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 7.2% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 15.2% | 1.2% | 14.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 10.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farnham Close was 45.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% lower than the Bullbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farnham Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Bullbrook and the 180th lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 150.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24A Farnham Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-01-30 | £182,577 |
| 24 Farnham Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-04-29 | £275,839 |
| 30 Farnham Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-12-15 | £381,131 |
| 6 Farnham Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2020-11-30 | £402,506 |
| 28 Farnham Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2019-07-12 | £417,160 |
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 53 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Information and communication | 33 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Other | 26 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Gipsy Lane , RG12 9AP | 4out of 4 | 290 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Spring Primary School Lily Hill Road , RG12 2SW | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Lane Primary School Sandy Lane , RG12 2JG | 2out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warfield Church of England Primary School All Saints Rise & Sopwith Road , Warfield RG42 3SS | 3out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hill Primary School Pondmoor Road , RG12 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | 4out of 4 | 402 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS | 3out of 4 | 3,475 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,813 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | 3out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield School London Road , SL5 8BQ | - not rated | 2,611 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| LVS Ascot London Road , SL5 8DR | - not rated | 3,119 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH | - not rated | 3,256 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambrook School Winkfield Row , RG42 6LU | - not rated | 3,388 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Kix Ltd | Greenwood House London Road | 325 yd | |
| Recharge | Bracknell And Wokingham College Church Road | 337 yd | |
| Subway | 17 High Street | 500 yd | |
| Bar Torino | 19 High Street | 503 yd | |
| Medirest (cafe) | Eastern Gate Brants Bridge | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Manor | The Old Manor Grenville Place | 386 yd | |
| Bracknell Drama Club | Braccan Walk Car Park The Ring | 404 yd | |
| Market Inn | Market Inn Station Road | 655 yd | |
| The Bull | The Bull, 56 High Street | 704 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak Bay Road | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | 22 High Street | 523 yd | |
| Beijing Noodles + Burrito & Tequila | 7, Westview Market Street | 739 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri Chicken | 1, Westview Market Street | 740 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 2, Westview Market Street | 742 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 2, Alston House Market Street | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 1 The Avenue | 793 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Limited Bond Way | 892 yd | |
| WM Morrisons Supermarket Ltd | 1, The Peel Centre Skimped Hill Lane | 978 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Larges Lane Larges Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 145 yd |
| Bracknell & District Cricket Club LARGES LANE | grass pitches | 167 yd |
| St Joseph Rc Primary School GIPSY LANE | grass pitches | 182 yd |
| Ranelagh School (Larges Lane Pitches) Larges Lane | grass pitches | 218 yd |
| Bracknell And Wokingham College CHURCH ROAD | 334 yd | |
| Ranelagh School RANELAGH DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 478 yd |
| Grange Hotel (Bracknell) (Closed) Charles Square | health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| The Elms Park Road | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Fit4Less (Bracknell) (Closed) Gowring House Gowring House Market Street | health and fitness suite | 725 yd |
| Fitness Warehouse (Closed) Market Street | health and fitness suite | 739 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| 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 | 164.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 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.