Broad Lane is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG12 9BH is located in the Bullbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bracknell. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broad Lane, Bracknell, RG12 9BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG12 9QQ, RG12 9BT, RG12 9BS, RG12 9GB, RG12 9GG, RG12 9BP, RG12 9BU, RG12 9BW, RG12 9GD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG12 9BH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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% | 47.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 52% | 52.3% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 42.1% | 35.2% | -6.9% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 47.1% | 6.3% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 11.9% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (90.4%) 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% | 51.9% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 38.5% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 7.6% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| 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.
In the area around RG12 9BH this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.7% | 7.8% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 12.1% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 15% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.8% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 17.5% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.1% | 36.4% | -0.7% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 11.2% | 5.3% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 82.3% | 84% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 2.6% |
| Other | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 79.8% 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 | 74.2% | 79.8% | 5.6% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 9% | 10.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 7.3% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.8% | 79.8% | 6.0% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 11.1% | 4.3% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 4.2% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 4.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0.4% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broad Lane was 30.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.2% lower than the Bullbrook average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Broad Lane has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Bullbrook and the 123rd lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 82.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberley Broad Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-09-16 | £457,778 |
| Yew Tree Broad Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2007-06-08 | £611,615 |
| Yew Tree Broad Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2003-12-02 | £651,709 |
| Yew Tree Broad Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 1998-07-31 | £768,000 |
RG12 9BH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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 9BH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| 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 | 346 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Spring Primary School Lily Hill Road , RG12 2SW | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmans Water Primary School Wellington Drive , Harmans Water RG12 9NE | 2out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hill Primary School Pondmoor Road , RG12 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Lane Primary School Sandy Lane , RG12 2JG | 2out of 4 | 1,502 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 | 455 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS | 3out of 4 | 3,592 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 | 3,253 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield School London Road , SL5 8BQ | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | 3out of 4 | 2,364 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| LVS Ascot London Road , SL5 8DR | - not rated | 2,790 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambrook School Winkfield Row , RG42 6LU | - not rated | 3,444 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH | - not rated | 3,682 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medirest (cafe) | Eastern Gate Brants Bridge | 392 yd | |
| Connect Catering | Afton Chemical Limited London Road | 525 yd | |
| Caffe Kix Ltd | Greenwood House London Road | 556 yd | |
| Shahidas | 13 The Square | 787 yd | |
| Recharge | Bracknell And Wokingham College Church Road | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak Bay Road | 658 yd | |
| The Running Horse | The Running Horse London Road | 678 yd | |
| Bracknell Rugby Football Club | Bracknell Rugby Football Club Lily Hill Drive | 733 yd | |
| The Horse And Groom | The Horse And Groom Bagshot Road | 782 yd | |
| Bracknell Drama Club | Braccan Walk Car Park The Ring | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wall Chinese Takeaway | 1 The Square | 739 yd | |
| Hot Wok | 5 Bullbrook Row | 761 yd | |
| Churchill's Fish & Chips / Serial Grill | 8 - 9 The Square | 780 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 22 High Street | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd Whitton Road | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ranelagh School (Larges Lane Pitches) Larges Lane | grass pitches | 262 yd |
| St Joseph Rc Primary School GIPSY LANE | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Larges Lane Larges Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Calfridus Way CALFRIDUS WAY | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Bracknell & District Cricket Club LARGES LANE | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Ranelagh School RANELAGH DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 728 yd |
| Lily Hill Park LILYHILL DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 735 yd |
| Harmanswater RIPPLESMERE | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Holly Spring Junior School LILY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Bracknell And Wokingham College CHURCH ROAD | 786 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.