Ripplesmere is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG12 9QA 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 Ripplesmere, Bracknell, RG12 9QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG12 9ND, RG12 9QB, RG12 9NB, RG12 9NA, RG12 9NN, RG12 9SR, RG12 9QF, RG12 9LY, RG12 9NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG12 9QA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 49.4% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.6% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 39.3% | 35.2% | -4.1% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 35.7% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 16.9% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 7.8% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 7.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 40.4% | 40.4% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 34.9% | -7.0% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 15.3% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 7.1% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 24.2% | 18.6% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 14.8% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 13.3% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 9% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 12.9% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 29% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 1.6% | -5.5% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84.6% | 88.2% | 3.6% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 86.2% 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 | 84.6% | 86.2% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 1.6% | -6.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.5% | 85.9% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 8.6% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 2.7% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.2% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ripplesmere was 123.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 105.9% higher than the Bullbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ripplesmere has the 6th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Bullbrook and the 46th highest crime rate of 368 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Ripplesmere, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2026-02-23 | £520,000 |
| 34 Ripplesmere, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-11-14 | £325,187 |
| 18 Ripplesmere, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-11-07 | £349,455 |
| 16 Ripplesmere, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-08-05 | £349,020 |
| 4 Ripplesmere, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-07-14 | £362,088 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 4,427 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 | 314 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmans Water Infant School Wellington Drive , RG12 9NE | - not rated | 314 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmans Water Primary School Wellington Drive , Harmans Water RG12 9NE | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Wood Primary School Opladen Way , Crown Wood RG12 0PE | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Wood Primary School Opladen Way , Crown Wood RG12 0PE | - not rated | 1,053 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 | 988 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | - not rated | 988 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 1,918 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 | 1,434 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 | 3,848 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 | 1,313 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill House Hospital School Reeds Hill , Easthampstead RG12 4EP | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include - Thames Valley Burford House , Leppington RG12 7WW | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield School London Road , SL5 8BQ | - not rated | 2,319 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| LVS Ascot London Road , SL5 8DR | - not rated | 2,751 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 | 400 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc Bagshot Road | 775 yd | |
| Bracknell Leisure Centre | Bracknell Leisure Centre Bagshot Road | 775 yd | |
| Subway | Tesco Stores Ltd Whitton Road | 1,018 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco Stores Ltd Whitton Road | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horse And Groom | The Horse And Groom Bagshot Road | 817 yd | |
| Hangovers Bar | Crown Wood Community Centre Opladen Way | 985 yd | |
| The Crown Wood | The Crown Wood Opladen Way | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill's Fish & Chips / Serial Grill | 8 - 9 The Square | 425 yd | |
| Great Wall Chinese Takeaway | 1 The Square | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd Whitton Road | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harmanswater RIPPLESMERE | grass pitches | 138 yd |
| Harmans Water Primary School WELLINGTON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch | 334 yd |
| Bracknell Swimarium HARMANS WATER LEISURE CENTRE HARMANS WATER LEISURE CENTRE OAREBOROUGH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 400 yd |
| Calfridus Way CALFRIDUS WAY | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Nettlecombe NETTLECOMBE | artificial grass pitch | 832 yd |
| Bracknell Leisure Centre Bagshot Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 867 yd |
| Ranelagh School (Larges Lane Pitches) Larges Lane | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Crown Wood Primary School OPLADEN WAY | grass pitches | 996 yd |
| Martins Heron And The Waren Community Centre WHITTON ROAD | 1,013 yd | |
| The Brakenhale School RECTORY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 221.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.