Faringdon Drive is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG12 9NT 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 Faringdon Drive, Bracknell, RG12 9NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG12 9NU, RG12 9NS, RG12 9NY, RG12 9NR, RG12 9NX, RG12 9PT, RG12 9PR, RG12 9NA, RG12 9NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG12 9NT 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 | 50.2% | 50.9% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.4% | 39.3% | 13.9% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.7% | 49.7% | -12.0% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 47.3% | 41.6% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 44% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 10.4% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 13.1% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 13.4% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 11.9% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 14.2% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 21% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 30.4% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 91.7% | 86.3% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 93.6% | 85.1% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 5.9% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 85.1% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Faringdon Drive was 62.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.8% lower than the Easthampstead & Wildridings average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Faringdon Drive has the 21st lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Easthampstead & Wildridings and the 141st highest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 58.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5A Faringdon Drive, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2013-03-07 | £1,047,120 |
| 12 Faringdon Drive, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2012-02-10 | £435,841 |
| 2 Faringdon Drive, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2005-10-24 | £515,929 |
| 4 Faringdon Drive, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2001-12-14 | £493,872 |
| 5 Faringdon Drive, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2001-05-18 | £351,817 |
RG12 9NT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 9NT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 152 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hill Primary School Pondmoor Road , RG12 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Wood Primary School Opladen Way , Crown Wood RG12 0PE | 2out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Gipsy Lane , RG12 9AP | 4out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Easthampstead Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Crowthorne Road , Easthampstead RG12 7EH | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | 4out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS | 3out of 4 | 3,233 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 | 3,844 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 | 2,649 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| LVS Ascot London Road , SL5 8DR | - not rated | 3,064 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | 3out of 4 | 3,306 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH | - not rated | 4,188 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Hall West Road , Off Old Wokingham Road RG40 3BT | 3out of 4 | 4,343 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 661 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc Bagshot Road | 728 yd | |
| Bracknell Leisure Centre | Bracknell Leisure Centre Bagshot Road | 728 yd | |
| Village Hotel | Village Hotel Bagshot Road | 985 yd | |
| Age Concern | Day Centre Worlds End Hill | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hangovers Bar | Crown Wood Community Centre Opladen Way | 690 yd | |
| The Crown Wood | The Crown Wood Opladen Way | 761 yd | |
| The Horse And Groom | The Horse And Groom Bagshot Road | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill's Fish & Chips / Serial Grill | 8 - 9 The Square | 691 yd | |
| Great Wall Chinese Takeaway | 1 The Square | 720 yd | |
| Blue Bay Fish & Chips | 11 Horndean Road | 955 yd | |
| J3 Chinese Takeaway | 10 Horndean Road | 959 yd | |
| Tops Pizza Bracknell Ltd | 6 Horndean Road | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 7 Horndean Road | 966 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harmanswater RIPPLESMERE | grass pitches | 308 yd |
| Harmans Water Primary School WELLINGTON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch | 475 yd |
| Bracknell Swimarium HARMANS WATER LEISURE CENTRE HARMANS WATER LEISURE CENTRE OAREBOROUGH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 503 yd |
| Nettlecombe NETTLECOMBE | artificial grass pitch | 540 yd |
| Bracknell Leisure Centre Bagshot Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 658 yd |
| Crown Wood Primary School OPLADEN WAY | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Fox Hill Primary School PONDMOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Bracknell) BAGSHOT ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 983 yd |
| The Brakenhale School RECTORY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Calfridus Way CALFRIDUS WAY | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 115.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.