Broad Lane is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG12 9DB 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 9DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG12 9DE, RG12 9BY, RG12 9DA, RG12 9FY, RG12 9FZ, RG12 9GN, RG12 9NW, RG12 9SJ, RG12 9DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG12 9DB 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 9DB 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 9DB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Lion Broad Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Other, an established residential building | £1,020,000 | 2018-05-15 | £969,696 |
RG12 9DB 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 9DB 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 | 5,072 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 | 626 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hill Primary School Pondmoor Road , RG12 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmans Water Junior School Wellington Drive , Harmans Water RG12 9NE | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmans Water Infant School Wellington Drive , RG12 9NE | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmans Water Primary School Wellington Drive , Harmans Water RG12 9NE | 3out of 4 | 1,142 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 | - not rated | 151 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | - not rated | 151 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | - not rated | 548 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 1,175 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 | 712 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 | 3,022 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 | 634 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill House Hospital School Reeds Hill , Easthampstead RG12 4EP | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include - Thames Valley Burford House , Leppington RG12 7WW | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | 3out of 4 | 2,358 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | - not rated | 2,358 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracknell Trampoline Centre | The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane | 547 yd | |
| Chris's Cafe | Bus Station Cafeteria, Bracknell Bus Station Station Road | 561 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc Bagshot Road | 669 yd | |
| Bracknell Leisure Centre | Bracknell Leisure Centre Bagshot Road | 669 yd | |
| Snack Bar | Open Learning Centre Rectory Lane | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horse And Groom | The Horse And Groom Bagshot Road | 337 yd | |
| Bracknell Drama Club | Braccan Walk Car Park The Ring | 627 yd | |
| Market Inn | Market Inn Station Road | 645 yd | |
| The Old Manor | The Old Manor Grenville Place | 736 yd | |
| The Bull | The Bull, 56 High Street | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepe's Piri Piri Chicken | 1, Westview Market Street | 808 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 2, Westview Market Street | 813 yd | |
| Beijing Noodles + Burrito & Tequila | 7, Westview Market Street | 815 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 22 High Street | 818 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 2, Alston House Market Street | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrisons Supermarket Ltd | 1, The Peel Centre Skimped Hill Lane | 965 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Group | Land At 5 To 6 Rectory Row | 1,052 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 1 The Avenue | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ranelagh School RANELAGH DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 297 yd |
| Ranelagh School (Larges Lane Pitches) Larges Lane | grass pitches | 379 yd |
| Larges Lane Larges Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Bracknell & District Cricket Club LARGES LANE | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| The Brakenhale School RECTORY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 608 yd |
| St Joseph Rc Primary School GIPSY LANE | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Bracknell And Wokingham College CHURCH ROAD | 760 yd | |
| Grange Hotel (Bracknell) (Closed) Charles Square | health and fitness suite | 766 yd |
| Harmanswater RIPPLESMERE | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Fit4Less (Bracknell) (Closed) Gowring House Gowring House Market Street | health and fitness suite | 851 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.