Poneys Close is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG12 9SJ is located in the Town Centre & The Parks electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bracknell. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Poneys Close, Bracknell, RG12 9SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG12 9NW, RG12 9QX, RG12 9DB, RG12 9QU, RG12 9FY, RG12 9DY, RG12 9QY, RG12 9DA, RG12 9DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG12 9SJ 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 Poneys Close was 46.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.6% lower than the Easthampstead & Wildridings average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Poneys Close has the 15th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Easthampstead & Wildridings and the 185th lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Poneys Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2015-08-04 | £939,553 |
| 1 Poneys Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2002-05-16 | £1,036,145 |
| 2 Poneys Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2002-03-22 | £1,039,604 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Gipsy Lane , RG12 9AP | 4out of 4 | 778 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hill Primary School Pondmoor Road , RG12 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildridings Primary School Netherton , RG12 7DX | 2out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Spring Primary School Lily Hill Road , RG12 2SW | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harmans Water Primary School Wellington Drive , Harmans Water RG12 9NE | 2out of 4 | 1,372 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 | 4out of 4 | 213 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS | 3out of 4 | 2,956 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 | 2,786 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 | 2,241 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield School London Road , SL5 8BQ | - not rated | 2,948 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH | - not rated | 3,170 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| LVS Ascot London Road , SL5 8DR | - not rated | 3,441 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressex Lodge School Cressex Lodge , Terrace Road South RG42 4DE | - not rated | 3,704 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracknell Trampoline Centre | The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane | 420 yd | |
| Chris's Cafe | Bus Station Cafeteria, Bracknell Bus Station Station Road | 492 yd | |
| Snack Bar | Open Learning Centre Rectory Lane | 603 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc Bagshot Road | 616 yd | |
| Bracknell Leisure Centre | Bracknell Leisure Centre Bagshot Road | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horse And Groom | The Horse And Groom Bagshot Road | 265 yd | |
| Market Inn | Market Inn Station Road | 561 yd | |
| Bracknell Drama Club | Braccan Walk Car Park The Ring | 618 yd | |
| The Old Manor | The Old Manor Grenville Place | 755 yd | |
| The Bull | The Bull, 56 High Street | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepe's Piri Piri Chicken | 1, Westview Market Street | 734 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 2, Westview Market Street | 739 yd | |
| Beijing Noodles + Burrito & Tequila | 7, Westview Market Street | 743 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 2, Alston House Market Street | 769 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 22 High Street | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrisons Supermarket Ltd | 1, The Peel Centre Skimped Hill Lane | 860 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Group | Land At 5 To 6 Rectory Row | 923 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 1 The Avenue | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ranelagh School RANELAGH DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 228 yd |
| Larges Lane Larges Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 487 yd |
| The Brakenhale School RECTORY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Ranelagh School (Larges Lane Pitches) Larges Lane | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Bracknell & District Cricket Club LARGES LANE | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| St Joseph Rc Primary School GIPSY LANE | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Grange Hotel (Bracknell) (Closed) Charles Square | health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Fit4Less (Bracknell) (Closed) Gowring House Gowring House Market Street | health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| Bracknell And Wokingham College CHURCH ROAD | 805 yd | |
| Fitness Warehouse (Closed) Market Street | health and fitness suite | 825 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.