The Ridgeway is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG12 9QU is located in the Town Centre & The Parks electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bracknell. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Ridgeway, Bracknell, RG12 9QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG12 9QY, RG12 9QX, RG12 9RA, RG12 9SJ, RG12 7QY, RG12 7SG, RG12 7SQ, RG12 7AU, RG12 9NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG12 9QU is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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 | 55.2% | 46.9% | -8.3% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 44.8% | 53.1% | 8.3% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 | 42.9% | 34.9% | -8.0% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 49.7% | 17.5% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 6.9% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 43.6% | 48.8% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 38% | 36.4% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 10.5% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 10.2% | -12.6% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 8% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 13.6% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 17.6% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 46.6% | 17.9% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2% | 6.7% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 92.2% | 87.1% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 80.9% 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 | 86.6% | 80.9% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| European Union | 6% | 6.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 80.9% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 11.5% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ridgeway was 84.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.2% lower than the Easthampstead & Wildridings average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Ridgeway has the 30th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Easthampstead & Wildridings and the 93rd highest crime rate of 368 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Ridgeway, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £1,080,000 | 2025-08-07 | £1,021,854 |
| 14 The Ridgeway, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2025-06-17 | £851,545 |
| Cherry Tree Cottage, 5 The Ridgeway, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2022-09-30 | £684,697 |
| 4 The Ridgeway, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Other, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2022-06-10 | £711,857 |
| 33 The Ridgeway, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2021-06-21 | £779,030 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 5,365 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Gipsy Lane , RG12 9AP | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hill Primary School Pondmoor Road , RG12 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildridings County Junior School Netherton , RG12 7DX | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildridings Infant School Netherton , RG12 7DX | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildridings Primary School Netherton , RG12 7DX | 3out of 4 | 1,036 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 | 225 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | - not rated | 225 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | - not rated | 419 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 419 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 1,118 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 | 725 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 | 2,755 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 | 371 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill House Hospital School Reeds Hill , Easthampstead RG12 4EP | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | 3out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | - not rated | 2,214 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Include - Thames Valley Burford House , Leppington RG12 7WW | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris's Cafe | Bus Station Cafeteria, Bracknell Bus Station Station Road | 360 yd | |
| Bracknell Trampoline Centre | The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane | 417 yd | |
| Bracknell Shopmobility Cafe | 11 Princess Square | 583 yd | |
| Gymfinity Kids | 65 Princess Square | 587 yd | |
| Starbucks | 12 Princess Square | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horse And Groom | The Horse And Groom Bagshot Road | 365 yd | |
| Market Inn | Market Inn Station Road | 416 yd | |
| Bracknell Drama Club | Braccan Walk Car Park The Ring | 537 yd | |
| The Old Manor | The Old Manor Grenville Place | 696 yd | |
| The Downshire Arms | The Downshire Arms Downshire Way | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepe's Piri Piri Chicken | 1, Westview Market Street | 591 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 2, Westview Market Street | 597 yd | |
| Beijing Noodles + Burrito & Tequila | 7, Westview Market Street | 601 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 2, Alston House Market Street | 629 yd | |
| Herbies Pizza | 3 Market Street | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrisons Supermarket Ltd | 1, The Peel Centre Skimped Hill Lane | 702 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Group | Land At 5 To 6 Rectory Row | 891 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 1 The Avenue | 919 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Limited Bond Way | 977 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ranelagh School RANELAGH DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 141 yd |
| Larges Lane Larges Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 486 yd |
| The Brakenhale School RECTORY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Bracknell & District Cricket Club LARGES LANE | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Ranelagh School (Larges Lane Pitches) Larges Lane | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Grange Hotel (Bracknell) (Closed) Charles Square | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Fit4Less (Bracknell) (Closed) Gowring House Gowring House Market Street | health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| Fitness Warehouse (Closed) Market Street | health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| Bracknell And Wokingham College CHURCH ROAD | 772 yd | |
| St Joseph Rc Primary School GIPSY LANE | grass pitches | 775 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 | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 39.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.