Arlington Close is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG42 1YF 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 Arlington Close, Bracknell, RG42 1YF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG42 1YB, RG42 1YT, RG42 1YA, RG42 2BG, RG42 1XY, RG42 1YH, RG42 1XT, RG42 1XU, RG42 1YD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG42 1YF 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 Arlington Close was 93.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.9% higher than the Priestwood & Garth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arlington Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Priestwood & Garth and the 87th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Arlington Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2017-12-21 | £427,921 |
| 8 Arlington Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £319,000 | 2014-09-08 | £454,484 |
| 4 Arlington Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2011-08-10 | £450,522 |
| 10 Arlington Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2008-01-11 | £531,000 |
| 3 Arlington Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2006-11-17 | £460,894 |
| 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 Primary School Moordale Avenue , RG42 1SY | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Lane Primary School Sandy Lane , RG12 2JG | 2out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildridings Primary School Netherton , RG12 7DX | 2out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Gipsy Lane , RG12 9AP | 4out of 4 | 1,812 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warfield Church of England Primary School All Saints Rise & Sopwith Road , Warfield RG42 3SS | 3out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 1,150 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | 4out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS | 3out of 4 | 3,159 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School London Road , RG40 1SS | 3out of 4 | 4,740 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,272 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 | 961 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressex Lodge School Cressex Lodge , Terrace Road South RG42 4DE | - not rated | 2,165 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lambrook School Winkfield Row , RG42 6LU | - not rated | 3,987 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbrook Montessori School Malt Hill , Warfield RG42 6JQ | - not rated | 4,027 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | 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 | 328 yd | |
| Baxter Storey at Honeywell | Honeywell House Skimped Hill Lane | 595 yd | |
| Olive Catering Services | Inspired Easthampstead Road | 626 yd | |
| Absolutely Fitness | Absolutely Fitness, Pyramid House Easthampstead Road | 666 yd | |
| Absolutely Fitness | Pyramid House Easthampstead Road | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Cunningham | Admiral Cunningham Priestwood Court Road | 266 yd | |
| Weather Vane / Brewers Fayre | The Weather Vane Wokingham Road | 492 yd | |
| The Bridge House | The Bridge Wokingham Road | 656 yd | |
| The Bull | The Bull, 56 High Street | 861 yd | |
| The Downshire Arms | The Downshire Arms Downshire Way | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMS | 2 Priestwood Square | 337 yd | |
| Pizza World/Charcoal Grill | 1 Priestwood Square | 345 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 5 The Avenue | 835 yd | |
| Herbies Pizza | 3 Market Street | 844 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 2, Alston House Market Street | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Limited Bond Way | 685 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 1 The Avenue | 789 yd | |
| WM Morrisons Supermarket Ltd | 1, The Peel Centre Skimped Hill Lane | 828 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Priestwood Community Centre PRIESTWOOD COURT ROAD | 160 yd | |
| Meadow Vale Primary School MOORDALE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Absolutely Fitness @ Bracknell PYRAMID HOUSE PYRAMID HOUSE EASTHAMPSTEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| The Gym (Bracknell) BENEFICIAL HOUSE BENEFICIAL HOUSE EASTHAMPSTEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 727 yd |
| Jocks Lane Recreation Ground JOCKS LANE PARK JOCKS LANE PARK BINFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 743 yd |
| Braybrooke Recreation Ground Makepiece Road | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Garth Hill College GARTH HILL COLLEGE GARTH HILL COLLEGE BULL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Fitness Warehouse (Closed) Market Street | health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| Fit4Less (Bracknell) (Closed) Gowring House Gowring House Market Street | health and fitness suite | 880 yd |
| Kennel Lane School KENNEL LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 963 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 | 233.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.