Firlands is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG12 9SB 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 Firlands, Bracknell, RG12 9SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG12 9SH, RG12 9SZ, RG12 9SD, RG12 9SN, RG12 9SP, RG12 9SY, RG12 9SL, RG12 9SE, RG12 9PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG12 9SB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 51% | 47.9% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 49% | 52.1% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RG12 9SB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.6% | 32.1% | -5.5% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 55% | 8.9% | 44.2% | 10.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 7.3% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.3%) 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 | 58% | 52.2% | -5.8% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 37.1% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 7.6% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 11.3% | 11.2% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 12.7% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 14.6% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 20.8% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 33.1% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 8.3% | 5.4% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 5.1% | -2.4% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 77.6% | 82.7% | 5.1% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 79.8% 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 | 78.2% | 79.8% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 6.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 3.4% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 7.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.5% | 80.5% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 11.9% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 3.4% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 1.1% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Firlands was 25.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.2% lower than the Easthampstead & Wildridings average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Firlands has the 5th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Easthampstead & Wildridings and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Firlands, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2025-06-27 | £584,650 |
| 43 Firlands, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-03-19 | £457,696 |
| 12 Firlands, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2023-01-20 | £561,350 |
| 3 Firlands, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2021-01-29 | £484,495 |
| 22 Firlands, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-08-16 | £487,211 |
RG12 9SB 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Information and communication | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Hill Primary School Pondmoor Road , RG12 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Community 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 | 1,002 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmans Water Primary School Wellington Drive , Harmans Water RG12 9NE | 2out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildridings Primary School Netherton , RG12 7DX | 2out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Wood Primary School Opladen Way , Crown Wood RG12 0PE | 2out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 456 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | 4out of 4 | 837 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS | 3out of 4 | 2,772 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 | 3,350 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | 3out of 4 | 2,980 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield School London Road , SL5 8BQ | - not rated | 3,033 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| LVS Ascot London Road , SL5 8DR | - not rated | 3,481 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH | - not rated | 3,673 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Hall West Road , Off Old Wokingham Road RG40 3BT | 3out of 4 | 3,930 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Kfc Bagshot Road | 194 yd | |
| Bracknell Leisure Centre | Bracknell Leisure Centre Bagshot Road | 194 yd | |
| Snack Bar | Open Learning Centre Rectory Lane | 530 yd | |
| Bracknell Trampoline Centre | The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane | 579 yd | |
| Shahidas | 13 The Square | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horse And Groom | The Horse And Groom Bagshot Road | 489 yd | |
| The Green Man | The Green Man Crowthorne Road | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flying Fish | 12A, Rectory Row Rectory Lane | 761 yd | |
| Pizza Bakery | 3, Rectory Row Rectory Lane | 770 yd | |
| Haka | 10, Rectory Row Rectory Lane | 778 yd | |
| Churchill's Fish & Chips / Serial Grill | 8 - 9 The Square | 1,066 yd | |
| Great Wall Chinese Takeaway | 1 The Square | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Group | Land At 5 To 6 Rectory Row | 786 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bracknell Leisure Centre Bagshot Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 291 yd |
| Fox Hill Primary School PONDMOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| The Brakenhale School RECTORY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Harmanswater RIPPLESMERE | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| Harmans Water Primary School WELLINGTON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch | 936 yd |
| Ranelagh School RANELAGH DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 966 yd |
| Bracknell Swimarium HARMANS WATER LEISURE CENTRE HARMANS WATER LEISURE CENTRE OAREBOROUGH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 987 yd |
| Nettlecombe NETTLECOMBE | artificial grass pitch | 994 yd |
| Ranelagh School (Larges Lane Pitches) Larges Lane | grass pitches | 1,072 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 | 178.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.