Broad Lane is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG12 9BY 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 Broad Lane, Bracknell, RG12 9BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG12 9DE, RG12 9FZ, RG12 9DB, RG12 9DA, RG12 9DQ, RG12 9GN, RG12 9AJ, RG12 9GJ, RG12 9HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG12 9BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.9% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.1% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 9BY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 28% | 33.2% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 54.5% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 5.9% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 3.5% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 61.5% | 54.9% | -6.6% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 32.7% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 11.1% | 5.5% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
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 9BY this area, 7.5% 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 | 9.1% | 7.5% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 8.5% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 14.6% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 18.1% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.9% | 42.2% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 6.3% | 4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 91.1% | 88.8% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 87.3% | 84.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 84.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 10.7% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 0.4% | -9.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broad Lane was 19.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.7% lower than the Easthampstead & Wildridings average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Broad Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Easthampstead & Wildridings and the 69th lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mallorys Broad Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2025-10-27 | £674,126 |
| Rosedene Broad Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £717,500 | 2021-12-16 | £746,944 |
| Duncairne Broad Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-05-15 | £364,634 |
| Cherry Trees Broad Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £487,500 | 2017-07-18 | £532,993 |
| Brackworth Broad Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2013-12-11 | £854,550 |
RG12 9BY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 9BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ascot Village Nursery School Liddell Way , South Ascot SL5 9UT | - not rated | 5,019 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Gipsy Lane , RG12 9AP | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hill Primary School Pondmoor Road , RG12 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Spring Junior School Lily Hill Road , Bullbrook RG12 2SW | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Spring Primary School Lily Hill Road , RG12 2SW | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmans Water Junior School Wellington Drive , Harmans Water RG12 9NE | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | - not rated | 159 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | - not rated | 159 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | - not rated | 631 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracknell and Wokingham College Church Road , RG12 1DJ | - not rated | 659 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,046 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adastron House Pupil Referral Unit Adastron House , Crowthorne Road RG12 7DG | - not rated | 706 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill House Hospital School Reeds Hill , Easthampstead RG12 4EP | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | 3out of 4 | 2,332 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | - not rated | 2,332 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Include - Thames Valley Burford House , Leppington RG12 7WW | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris's Cafe | Bus Station Cafeteria, Bracknell Bus Station Station Road | 574 yd | |
| Bracknell Trampoline Centre | The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane | 631 yd | |
| Caffe Kix Ltd | Greenwood House London Road | 706 yd | |
| Recharge | Bracknell And Wokingham College Church Road | 709 yd | |
| Medirest (cafe) | Eastern Gate Brants Bridge | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horse And Groom | The Horse And Groom Bagshot Road | 416 yd | |
| Bracknell Drama Club | Braccan Walk Car Park The Ring | 603 yd | |
| Market Inn | Market Inn Station Road | 663 yd | |
| The Old Manor | The Old Manor Grenville Place | 695 yd | |
| The Bull | The Bull, 56 High Street | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | 22 High Street | 789 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri Chicken | 1, Westview Market Street | 818 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 2, Westview Market Street | 823 yd | |
| Beijing Noodles + Burrito & Tequila | 7, Westview Market Street | 824 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 2, Alston House Market Street | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrisons Supermarket Ltd | 1, The Peel Centre Skimped Hill Lane | 992 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 1 The Avenue | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ranelagh School (Larges Lane Pitches) Larges Lane | grass pitches | 296 yd |
| Ranelagh School RANELAGH DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 323 yd |
| Larges Lane Larges Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 379 yd |
| Bracknell & District Cricket Club LARGES LANE | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| St Joseph Rc Primary School GIPSY LANE | grass pitches | 538 yd |
| The Brakenhale School RECTORY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Bracknell And Wokingham College CHURCH ROAD | 706 yd | |
| Grange Hotel (Bracknell) (Closed) Charles Square | health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Harmanswater RIPPLESMERE | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Fit4Less (Bracknell) (Closed) Gowring House Gowring House Market Street | health and fitness suite | 852 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 | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.