Broad Lane is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG12 9BN 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 9BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG12 9BL, RG12 9GQ, RG12 9BW, RG12 9BP, RG12 9GG, RG12 9EQ, RG12 9GU, RG12 9GH, RG12 9GB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG12 9BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.4% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.6% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 31.4% | 37.1% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 40.9% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 13.1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 4.2% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 42.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 34% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 12.9% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 25% | 18% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.6% | 17.6% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 16.4% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7.8% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 13.3% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 24.2% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2% | 7.5% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 93.6% | 82.6% | -11.0% | 81.4% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 90.9% | 87.8% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 87.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 10% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 1.3% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broad Lane was 71.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.2% higher than the Bullbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broad Lane has the 13th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Bullbrook and the 122nd highest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gore Cottage Broad Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 1999-04-16 | £504,822 |
| Gore Cottage Broad Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 1998-07-10 | £412,869 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 347 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Spring Primary School Lily Hill Road , RG12 2SW | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmans Water Primary School Wellington Drive , Harmans Water RG12 9NE | 2out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hill Primary School Pondmoor Road , RG12 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Lane Primary School Sandy Lane , RG12 2JG | 2out of 4 | 1,529 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 | 603 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS | 3out of 4 | 3,742 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 | 3,360 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 | 2,147 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | 3out of 4 | 2,402 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| LVS Ascot London Road , SL5 8DR | - not rated | 2,645 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambrook School Winkfield Row , RG42 6LU | - not rated | 3,325 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH | - not rated | 3,796 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 | 299 yd | |
| Connect Catering | Afton Chemical Limited London Road | 390 yd | |
| Caffe Kix Ltd | Greenwood House London Road | 551 yd | |
| Shahidas | 13 The Square | 754 yd | |
| Recharge | Bracknell And Wokingham College Church Road | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Running Horse | The Running Horse London Road | 530 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak Bay Road | 547 yd | |
| Bracknell Rugby Football Club | Bracknell Rugby Football Club Lily Hill Drive | 583 yd | |
| The Old Manor | The Old Manor Grenville Place | 928 yd | |
| The Horse And Groom | The Horse And Groom Bagshot Road | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Wok | 5 Bullbrook Row | 657 yd | |
| Great Wall Chinese Takeaway | 1 The Square | 696 yd | |
| Churchill's Fish & Chips / Serial Grill | 8 - 9 The Square | 741 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 22 High Street | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd Whitton Road | 978 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ranelagh School (Larges Lane Pitches) Larges Lane | grass pitches | 375 yd |
| St Joseph Rc Primary School GIPSY LANE | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Calfridus Way CALFRIDUS WAY | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Lily Hill Park LILYHILL DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 585 yd |
| Holly Spring Junior School LILY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Larges Lane Larges Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Bracknell & District Cricket Club LARGES LANE | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Harmanswater RIPPLESMERE | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Bracknell And Wokingham College CHURCH ROAD | 843 yd | |
| Ranelagh School RANELAGH DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 868 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.