Jacob Close is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG42 1FZ is located in the Binfield South & Jennett's Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Windsor. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Jacob Close, Bracknell, RG42 1FZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG12 8LZ, RG42 1FX, RG12 8DP, RG12 8TL, RG42 1FY, RG42 1FJ, RG12 8JF, RG12 8TJ, RG12 8FJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG42 1FZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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% | 48.1% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 49% | 51.9% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 RG42 1FZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.7% 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 | 24% | 24.2% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.2% | 65.7% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 21.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7.2% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 65.9% | 57.6% | -8.3% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 31.7% | 6.0% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 8.2% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
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 45.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 12.6% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 4.8% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 16.9% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 16.4% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.4% | 45.4% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 11.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0.5% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 5.2% | 5% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 90% | 82.5% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 89.6% | 84.8% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.3% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 84.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.1% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 0% | -10.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Jacob Close was 11.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.0% lower than the Binfield North & Warfield West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Jacob Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Binfield North & Warfield West and the 31st lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jacob Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2023-09-21 | £544,399 |
| 9 Jacob Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2020-12-07 | £517,500 |
| 6 Jacob Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2018-02-26 | £475,521 |
| 9 Jacob Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2017-12-12 | £497,313 |
| 7 Jacob Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2017-09-22 | £532,813 |
RG42 1FZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RG42 1FZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Academy Oakwood Chiltern View , Binfield RG42 4FY | - not rated | 802 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Vale Primary School Moordale Avenue , RG42 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Binfield Church of England Primary School Benetfeld Road , Binfield RG42 4EW | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jennett's Park CofE Primary School 3 Tawny Owl Square , RG12 8EB | 1out of 4 | 2,050 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Floreat Montague Park Primary School William Heelas Way , RG40 1BG | 2out of 4 | 2,092 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS | 3out of 4 | 2,417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 2,919 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School London Road , RG40 1SS | 3out of 4 | 2,940 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 2,941 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | 4out of 4 | 3,105 yd | Academy converter | 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 | - not rated | 898 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH | - not rated | 622 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressex Lodge School Cressex Lodge , Terrace Road South RG42 4DE | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | 3out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry College Budges Gardens , RG40 1PX | 3out of 4 | 2,830 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Grange School Heathlands Road , RG40 3AL | - not rated | 3,204 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary Barn | 1 Moor Lane, Binfield | 672 yd | |
| Sodexo at Honda | Honda Motor Europe Ltd, The Honda Institute Cain Road | 677 yd | |
| Connect Catering Ltd | Reflex Cain Road | 765 yd | |
| Caffe Kix Ltd | Maxis 1 Western Road | 840 yd | |
| Maxis 2 Cafe | Maxis 2 Western Road | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peacock Farm Public House | Peacock Farm Public House Peacock Lane | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef2table Limited | 29 Longshot Lane | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Farley Wood Community Centre TURNPIKE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 253 yd |
| Bracknell Ski Centre And Ice Rink BRACKNELL ICE RINK AND SKI CENTRE BRACKNELL ICE RINK AND SKI CENTRE JOHN NIKE WAY | golf, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, ski slopes | 414 yd |
| Popes Meadow (Closed) St. Marks Road | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Wellness Leisure Club JOHN NIKE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 562 yd |
| Cosmic Fitness UNIT 49 UNIT 49 LONGSHOT LANE | health and fitness suite | 818 yd |
| Newbold College ST. MARKS ROAD | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| King'S Academy Binfield ST. GEORGES PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 882 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 | 39.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.