Limerick Close is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG42 1YA is located in the Priestwood & Garth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bracknell. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Limerick Close, Bracknell, RG42 1YA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG42 1XY, RG42 2BG, RG42 1YF, RG42 2AS, RG42 1YT, RG42 1XX, RG42 2BJ, RG42 1XU, RG42 1YB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG42 1YA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 36.1% | 40.9% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 41.2% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 3% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (86%) 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 | 49.9% | 54.3% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 31.7% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 11.1% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 21.4% | 14.5% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.1% | 14.9% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 16.5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.2% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 28.7% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 87.5% | 82.9% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 77.4% 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 | 83.4% | 77.4% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 7.5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 78% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 11.6% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 1.8% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Limerick Close was 76.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.9% lower than the Priestwood & Garth average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Limerick Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Priestwood & Garth and the 110th highest crime rate of 368 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Limerick Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2023-02-23 | £511,376 |
| 21 Limerick Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-02-09 | £420,502 |
| 11 Limerick Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-12-20 | £375,635 |
| 9 Limerick Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-06-29 | £403,141 |
| 3 Limerick Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2021-06-28 | £405,865 |
| Full-Time Employee | 134 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Vale County Junior School Moordale Avenue , RG12 1SY | - not rated | 677 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Vale Infant School Moordale Avenue , RG12 1SY | - not rated | 677 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Meadow Vale Moordale Avenue , RG42 1SY | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Vale Primary School Moordale Avenue , RG42 1SY | - not rated | 677 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Lane Primary School Sandy Lane , RG12 2JG | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garth Hill College Bull Lane , RG42 2AD | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,312 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 | 1,423 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 | 885 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | - not rated | 885 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adastron House Pupil Referral Unit Adastron House , Crowthorne Road RG12 7DG | - not rated | 1,523 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressex Lodge School Cressex Lodge , Terrace Road South RG42 4DE | - not rated | 2,306 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koh-I-Noor | 3 Priestwood Square | 347 yd | |
| Baxter Storey at Honeywell | Honeywell House Skimped Hill Lane | 637 yd | |
| Smooth Bru | Winchester House Bond Way | 677 yd | |
| Kaspas | 1, Winchester House Bond Way | 677 yd | |
| Olive Catering Services | Inspired Easthampstead Road | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Cunningham | Admiral Cunningham Priestwood Court Road | 306 yd | |
| Weather Vane / Brewers Fayre | The Weather Vane Wokingham Road | 523 yd | |
| The Bridge House | The Bridge Wokingham Road | 722 yd | |
| The Bull | The Bull, 56 High Street | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMS | 2 Priestwood Square | 355 yd | |
| Pizza World/Charcoal Grill | 1 Priestwood Square | 363 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 5 The Avenue | 829 yd | |
| Herbies Pizza | 3 Market Street | 872 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 2, Alston House Market Street | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Limited Bond Way | 681 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 1 The Avenue | 784 yd | |
| WM Morrisons Supermarket Ltd | 1, The Peel Centre Skimped Hill Lane | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Priestwood Community Centre PRIESTWOOD COURT ROAD | 209 yd | |
| Meadow Vale Primary School MOORDALE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Jocks Lane Recreation Ground JOCKS LANE PARK JOCKS LANE PARK BINFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 712 yd |
| Braybrooke Recreation Ground Makepiece Road | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Absolutely Fitness @ Bracknell PYRAMID HOUSE PYRAMID HOUSE EASTHAMPSTEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Garth Hill College GARTH HILL COLLEGE GARTH HILL COLLEGE BULL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 762 yd |
| The Gym (Bracknell) BENEFICIAL HOUSE BENEFICIAL HOUSE EASTHAMPSTEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 808 yd |
| Kennel Lane School KENNEL LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 875 yd |
| Fitness Warehouse (Closed) Market Street | health and fitness suite | 876 yd |
| Fit4Less (Bracknell) (Closed) Gowring House Gowring House Market Street | health and fitness suite | 905 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170 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.