Hastings View is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG12 9GW is located in the Town Centre & The Parks electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bracknell. This postcode has been in use since 2008-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hastings View, Bracknell, RG12 9GW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG12 9GS, RG12 9HN, RG12 9LZ, RG12 9HQ, RG12 9SX, RG12 9GN, RG12 9NZ, RG12 9PQ, RG12 9NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG12 9GW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.9% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.1% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 9GW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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 | 29.2% | 31.3% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 58.6% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 14.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (92.6%) 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 | 50.7% | 64.7% | 14.0% | 48.4% | 16.3% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 27.9% | -9.5% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 9GW this area, 8.2% 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 50.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 8.2% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 7.8% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 11.4% | -10.3% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 17.3% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 50.7% | 20.9% | 33.8% | 16.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 13.2% | 10.0% | 3.1% | 10.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 88.5% | 71.7% | -16.8% | 81.4% | -9.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 73% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 73% | -17.9% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 13.6% | 9.6% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 72.8% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 22.7% | 21.3% | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 1.4% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 10.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hastings View was 69.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.8% lower than the Easthampstead & Wildridings average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hastings View has the 24th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Easthampstead & Wildridings and the 127th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Hastings View, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-11-15 | £494,792 |
| 8 Hastings View, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-01-06 | £550,000 |
| 16 Hastings View, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £622,500 | 2022-03-18 | £653,200 |
| 12 Hastings View, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-06-25 | £528,129 |
| 15 Hastings View, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £567,000 | 2021-03-09 | £660,070 |
RG12 9GW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% 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 9GW 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 | 169 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Information and communication | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Other | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 746 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hill Primary School Pondmoor Road , RG12 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmans Water Primary School Wellington Drive , Harmans Water RG12 9NE | 2out of 4 | 989 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Spring Primary School Lily Hill Road , RG12 2SW | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildridings Primary School Netherton , RG12 7DX | 2out of 4 | 1,300 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 | 327 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS | 3out of 4 | 3,159 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 | 3,169 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | 3out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield School London Road , SL5 8BQ | - not rated | 2,662 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| LVS Ascot London Road , SL5 8DR | - not rated | 3,141 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH | - not rated | 3,554 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambrook School Winkfield Row , RG42 6LU | - not rated | 3,910 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Kfc Bagshot Road | 557 yd | |
| Bracknell Leisure Centre | Bracknell Leisure Centre Bagshot Road | 557 yd | |
| Bracknell Trampoline Centre | The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane | 621 yd | |
| Snack Bar | Open Learning Centre Rectory Lane | 743 yd | |
| Shahidas | 13 The Square | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horse And Groom | The Horse And Groom Bagshot Road | 356 yd | |
| Bracknell Drama Club | Braccan Walk Car Park The Ring | 905 yd | |
| Market Inn | Market Inn Station Road | 929 yd | |
| The Old Manor | The Old Manor Grenville Place | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wall Chinese Takeaway | 1 The Square | 827 yd | |
| Churchill's Fish & Chips / Serial Grill | 8 - 9 The Square | 847 yd | |
| The Flying Fish | 12A, Rectory Row Rectory Lane | 1,050 yd | |
| Haka | 10, Rectory Row Rectory Lane | 1,076 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 22 High Street | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Group | Land At 5 To 6 Rectory Row | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harmanswater RIPPLESMERE | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Ranelagh School (Larges Lane Pitches) Larges Lane | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Ranelagh School RANELAGH DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 582 yd |
| The Brakenhale School RECTORY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 638 yd |
| Larges Lane Larges Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 676 yd |
| St Joseph Rc Primary School GIPSY LANE | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Bracknell & District Cricket Club LARGES LANE | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Bracknell Leisure Centre Bagshot Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 869 yd |
| Harmans Water Primary School WELLINGTON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch | 873 yd |
| Calfridus Way CALFRIDUS WAY | grass pitches | 894 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% |
| Median download speed | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.42 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.42 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.69 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.