Nicholson Park is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG12 9QN is located in the Town Centre & The Parks electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bracknell. This postcode has been in use since 2011-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nicholson Park, Bracknell, RG12 9QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG12 9RE, RG12 9LJ, RG12 9NF, RG12 9SX, RG12 9GD, RG12 9NQ, RG12 9BT, RG12 9BS, RG12 9LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG12 9QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.6% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.4% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 35.2% | 35.4% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 51% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 13% | 7.8% | -5.2% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (93.9%) 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 | 53.9% | 60.2% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 33.7% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around RG12 9QN this area, 8.1% 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 45.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 8.1% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 6.6% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 16.2% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 18.9% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.3% | 45.9% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 12.1% |
| Other | 5.7% | 0.4% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 9% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 89.2% | 77.4% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -4.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 73.1% 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 | 87.6% | 73.1% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 9.6% | 7.7% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 72.7% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 17.2% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 5.5% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 2.6% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 10.5% | 1.7% | 8.8% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nicholson Park was 93.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.2% higher than the Bullbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nicholson Park has the 14th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Bullbrook and the 88th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nicholson Park, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £472,500 | 2024-12-19 | £492,586 |
| 35 Nicholson Park, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £276,967 | 2024-05-10 | £281,796 |
| 6 Nicholson Park, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2023-01-26 | £640,000 |
| 3 Nicholson Park, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2022-09-30 | £671,039 |
| 20 Nicholson Park, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Other, an established residential building | £13,500,000 | 2021-12-15 | £14,156,448 |
RG12 9QN 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 | 140 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Information and communication | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 587 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmans Water Primary School Wellington Drive , Harmans Water RG12 9NE | 2out of 4 | 833 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Spring Primary School Lily Hill Road , RG12 2SW | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hill Primary School Pondmoor Road , RG12 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Wood Primary School Opladen Way , Crown Wood RG12 0PE | 2out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 507 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS | 3out of 4 | 3,508 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 | 3,387 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 | 2,313 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | 3out of 4 | 2,580 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| LVS Ascot London Road , SL5 8DR | - not rated | 2,796 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambrook School Winkfield Row , RG42 6LU | - not rated | 3,636 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH | - not rated | 3,797 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 | 598 yd | |
| Medirest (cafe) | Eastern Gate Brants Bridge | 609 yd | |
| Connect Catering | Afton Chemical Limited London Road | 699 yd | |
| Caffe Kix Ltd | Greenwood House London Road | 797 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc Bagshot Road | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horse And Groom | The Horse And Groom Bagshot Road | 704 yd | |
| The Running Horse | The Running Horse London Road | 807 yd | |
| Bracknell Rugby Football Club | Bracknell Rugby Football Club Lily Hill Drive | 853 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak Bay Road | 862 yd | |
| Bracknell Drama Club | Braccan Walk Car Park The Ring | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wall Chinese Takeaway | 1 The Square | 565 yd | |
| Churchill's Fish & Chips / Serial Grill | 8 - 9 The Square | 598 yd | |
| Hot Wok | 5 Bullbrook Row | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd Whitton Road | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ranelagh School (Larges Lane Pitches) Larges Lane | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Harmanswater RIPPLESMERE | grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Calfridus Way CALFRIDUS WAY | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| St Joseph Rc Primary School GIPSY LANE | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Harmans Water Primary School WELLINGTON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch | 719 yd |
| Larges Lane Larges Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Bracknell Swimarium HARMANS WATER LEISURE CENTRE HARMANS WATER LEISURE CENTRE OAREBOROUGH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 787 yd |
| Ranelagh School RANELAGH DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 803 yd |
| Bracknell & District Cricket Club LARGES LANE | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Lily Hill Park LILYHILL DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 856 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 | 53.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 53.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 53.8% |
| 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.