Vulcan Drive is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG12 9GN is located in the Town Centre & The Parks electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bracknell. This postcode has been in use since 2007-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vulcan Drive, Bracknell, RG12 9GN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG12 9FZ, RG12 9GJ, RG12 9HQ, RG12 9HN, RG12 9DE, RG12 9BY, RG12 9GS, RG12 9DB, RG12 9FY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG12 9GN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.6% | 51.6% | 7.0% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 55.4% | 48.4% | -7.0% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 30.3% | 33.9% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 50.4% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 10.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 56.1% | 69.4% | 13.3% | 48.4% | 21.0% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 21.7% | -19.5% | 33.6% | -11.9% |
| Fair health | 2% | 7% | 5.0% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
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 9GN this area, 6.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.5% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 3.6% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 14.3% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 21.4% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 44% | 52.7% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 18.9% |
| Other | 4.6% | 0.9% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.7% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 5% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 83.1% | 76.7% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -4.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 75.8% 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 | 87.2% | 75.8% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 6.4% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 5.7% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 75.8% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 22.9% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 5.8% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vulcan Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Easthampstead & Wildridings average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Vulcan Drive, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £406,000 | 2025-10-17 | £393,313 |
| 18 Vulcan Drive, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2025-10-17 | £418,921 |
| 53 Vulcan Drive, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-08-29 | £344,239 |
| 54 Vulcan Drive, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £588,500 | 2025-06-19 | £556,816 |
| 5 Vulcan Drive, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2025-06-16 | £345,979 |
RG12 9GN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in RG12 9GN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4,936 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 | 622 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmans Water Junior School Wellington Drive , Harmans Water RG12 9NE | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmans Water Infant School Wellington Drive , RG12 9NE | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmans Water Primary School Wellington Drive , Harmans Water RG12 9NE | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hill Primary School Pondmoor Road , RG12 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | - not rated | 278 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | - not rated | 278 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | - not rated | 625 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 1,255 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 | 778 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 | 3,162 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 | 756 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill House Hospital School Reeds Hill , Easthampstead RG12 4EP | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include - Thames Valley Burford House , Leppington RG12 7WW | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | 3out of 4 | 2,461 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | - not rated | 2,461 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 | 625 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc Bagshot Road | 664 yd | |
| Bracknell Leisure Centre | Bracknell Leisure Centre Bagshot Road | 664 yd | |
| Chris's Cafe | Bus Station Cafeteria, Bracknell Bus Station Station Road | 695 yd | |
| Medirest (cafe) | Eastern Gate Brants Bridge | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horse And Groom | The Horse And Groom Bagshot Road | 378 yd | |
| Bracknell Drama Club | Braccan Walk Car Park The Ring | 733 yd | |
| Market Inn | Market Inn Station Road | 781 yd | |
| The Old Manor | The Old Manor Grenville Place | 821 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak Bay Road | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | 22 High Street | 918 yd | |
| Great Wall Chinese Takeaway | 1 The Square | 931 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri Chicken | 1, Westview Market Street | 941 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 2, Westview Market Street | 946 yd | |
| Beijing Noodles + Burrito & Tequila | 7, Westview Market Street | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ranelagh School (Larges Lane Pitches) Larges Lane | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Ranelagh School RANELAGH DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 435 yd |
| Larges Lane Larges Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Bracknell & District Cricket Club LARGES LANE | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| St Joseph Rc Primary School GIPSY LANE | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Harmanswater RIPPLESMERE | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| The Brakenhale School RECTORY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Bracknell And Wokingham College CHURCH ROAD | 824 yd | |
| Grange Hotel (Bracknell) (Closed) Charles Square | health and fitness suite | 875 yd |
| Calfridus Way CALFRIDUS WAY | grass pitches | 924 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 | 88.0% |
| 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.1 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.