Wantage Close is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG12 9NL 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 Wantage Close, Bracknell, RG12 9NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG12 9NG, RG12 9NB, RG12 9NE, RG12 9NN, RG12 9LT, RG12 9NH, RG12 9NJ, RG12 9ND, RG12 9LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG12 9NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.5% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.5% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 28.3% | 36% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 41.2% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 13.1% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.1% | 49.3% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 35.7% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 11% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.5% | 17% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 12.1% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 18.9% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 17.4% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 27.5% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 7.7% | 1.9% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 91.5% | 87.3% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 80.6% 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 | 90.2% | 80.6% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 8.7% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 80.9% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.5% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.9% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wantage Close was 99.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.9% higher than the Bullbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wantage Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Bullbrook and the 78th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Wantage Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-09-24 | £372,112 |
| 9 Wantage Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Other, an established residential building | £8,000 | 2021-08-09 | £8,626 |
| 9 Wantage Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2017-10-09 | £353,085 |
| 2 Wantage Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £304,000 | 2016-11-04 | £359,083 |
| 3 Wantage Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2009-10-23 | £353,032 |
RG12 9NL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmans Water Primary School Wellington Drive , Harmans Water RG12 9NE | 2out of 4 | 238 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Wood Primary School Opladen Way , Crown Wood RG12 0PE | 2out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hill Primary School Pondmoor Road , RG12 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Gipsy Lane , RG12 9AP | 4out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Spring Primary School Lily Hill Road , RG12 2SW | 3out of 4 | 1,455 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 | 1,096 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS | 3out of 4 | 3,535 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 | 3,947 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield School London Road , SL5 8BQ | - not rated | 2,326 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| LVS Ascot London Road , SL5 8DR | - not rated | 2,745 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | 3out of 4 | 3,265 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambrook School Winkfield Row , RG42 6LU | - not rated | 4,103 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH | - not rated | 4,319 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahidas | 13 The Square | 346 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc Bagshot Road | 947 yd | |
| Bracknell Leisure Centre | Bracknell Leisure Centre Bagshot Road | 947 yd | |
| Subway | Tesco Stores Ltd Whitton Road | 950 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco Stores Ltd Whitton Road | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hangovers Bar | Crown Wood Community Centre Opladen Way | 815 yd | |
| The Crown Wood | The Crown Wood Opladen Way | 886 yd | |
| The Horse And Groom | The Horse And Groom Bagshot Road | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill's Fish & Chips / Serial Grill | 8 - 9 The Square | 377 yd | |
| Great Wall Chinese Takeaway | 1 The Square | 411 yd | |
| Blue Bay Fish & Chips | 11 Horndean Road | 870 yd | |
| J3 Chinese Takeaway | 10 Horndean Road | 876 yd | |
| Tops Pizza Bracknell Ltd | 6 Horndean Road | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 7 Horndean Road | 886 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd Whitton Road | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harmans Water Primary School WELLINGTON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch | 156 yd |
| Bracknell Swimarium HARMANS WATER LEISURE CENTRE HARMANS WATER LEISURE CENTRE OAREBOROUGH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 200 yd |
| Harmanswater RIPPLESMERE | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| Nettlecombe NETTLECOMBE | artificial grass pitch | 665 yd |
| Calfridus Way CALFRIDUS WAY | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Crown Wood Primary School OPLADEN WAY | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Bracknell Leisure Centre Bagshot Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 961 yd |
| Martins Heron And The Waren Community Centre WHITTON ROAD | 962 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 232.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.