Oareborough is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG12 9LS is located in the Harmans Water & Crown Wood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bracknell. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oareborough, Bracknell, RG12 9LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG12 9LX, RG12 9JE, RG12 9LU, RG12 0XE, RG12 9JH, RG12 9QH, RG12 9LT, RG12 9LY, RG12 9JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG12 9LS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 54.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 46% | 45.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RG12 9LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37% | 49.1% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 28.7% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 18.3% | 15.7% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 3.5% | -3.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.3% | 45.3% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 34% | 37.8% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 10.8% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 23% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.1% | 12.6% | -12.5% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 14.3% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 18.3% | 11.5% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 22.2% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 11% | 6.1% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.7% | 81% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 82.3% 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 | 84.9% | 82.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 6.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 3.5% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 82.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 13.3% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 0.3% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 0.9% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oareborough was 71.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.7% higher than the Bullbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oareborough has the 15th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Bullbrook and the 117th highest crime rate of 368 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oareborough, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-01-14 | £381,431 |
| 5 Oareborough, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-09-03 | £386,359 |
| 5 Oareborough, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-12-14 | £356,338 |
| 7 Oareborough, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2004-09-03 | £270,846 |
| 5 Oareborough, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2003-12-19 | £332,654 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmans Water Junior School Wellington Drive , Harmans Water RG12 9NE | - not rated | 132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmans Water Infant School Wellington Drive , RG12 9NE | - not rated | 132 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmans Water Primary School Wellington Drive , Harmans Water RG12 9NE | 3out of 4 | 132 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Wood Primary School Opladen Way , Crown Wood RG12 0PE | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Wood Primary School Opladen Way , Crown Wood RG12 0PE | - not rated | 993 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 | 1,343 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 2,178 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 | 1,704 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 | 4,227 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 | 1,720 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield School London Road , SL5 8BQ | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Church Hill House Hospital School Reeds Hill , Easthampstead RG12 4EP | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include - Thames Valley Burford House , Leppington RG12 7WW | - not rated | 2,170 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LVS Ascot London Road , SL5 8DR | - not rated | 2,412 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahidas | 13 The Square | 190 yd | |
| Subway | Tesco Stores Ltd Whitton Road | 713 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco Stores Ltd Whitton Road | 713 yd | |
| Age Concern | Day Centre Worlds End Hill | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hangovers Bar | Crown Wood Community Centre Opladen Way | 929 yd | |
| The Crown Wood | The Crown Wood Opladen Way | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill's Fish & Chips / Serial Grill | 8 - 9 The Square | 213 yd | |
| Great Wall Chinese Takeaway | 1 The Square | 261 yd | |
| Blue Bay Fish & Chips | 11 Horndean Road | 821 yd | |
| J3 Chinese Takeaway | 10 Horndean Road | 828 yd | |
| Tops Pizza Bracknell Ltd | 6 Horndean Road | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd Whitton Road | 713 yd | |
| Tesco | 7 Horndean Road | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bracknell Swimarium HARMANS WATER LEISURE CENTRE HARMANS WATER LEISURE CENTRE OAREBOROUGH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 90 yd |
| Harmans Water Primary School WELLINGTON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch | 96 yd |
| Harmanswater RIPPLESMERE | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Calfridus Way CALFRIDUS WAY | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Martins Heron And The Waren Community Centre WHITTON ROAD | 734 yd | |
| Nettlecombe NETTLECOMBE | artificial grass pitch | 794 yd |
| Crown Wood Primary School OPLADEN WAY | grass pitches | 927 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.