Shepherds Lane is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG42 2BT 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 Shepherds Lane, Bracknell, RG42 2BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG42 2BU, RG42 2BX, RG42 2EG, RG42 2EQ, RG42 2DR, RG42 2BY, RG42 2DG, RG42 2BS, RG42 2DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG42 2BT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 52.2% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 51.1% | 47.8% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 33.1% | 33.3% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 46.8% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 11.5% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 43.5% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 38.5% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 14.6% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 25.7% | 16.7% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 16.3% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 16.3% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7.9% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14.3% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 26.2% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 8.5% | 2.4% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 92.1% | 89.8% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 87.2% | 87.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 87.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 9.3% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.3% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shepherds Lane was 27.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.8% lower than the Priestwood & Garth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shepherds Lane has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Priestwood & Garth and the 109th lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Shepherds Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2023-10-26 | £502,907 |
| 42 Shepherds Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £336,000 | 2021-05-14 | £371,876 |
| 54 Shepherds Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2018-03-19 | £358,833 |
| 48 Shepherds Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2007-11-30 | £299,013 |
| 42 Shepherds Lane, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2005-04-22 | £272,974 |
RG42 2BT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Lane Primary School Sandy Lane , RG12 2JG | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Lane Primary School Sandy Lane , RG12 2JG | - not rated | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Lane Junior School Sandy Lane , RG12 2JG | - not rated | 726 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Lane Infant and Nursery School Sandy Lane , RG12 2JG | - not rated | 726 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Vale County Junior School Moordale Avenue , RG12 1SY | - not rated | 926 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 847 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 2,013 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 | 1,272 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 | 1,653 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 | 562 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX | - not rated | 562 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adastron House Pupil Referral Unit Adastron House , Crowthorne Road RG12 7DG | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH | - not rated | 2,164 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressex Lodge School Cressex Lodge , Terrace Road South RG42 4DE | - not rated | 2,478 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 | 651 yd | |
| Smooth Bru | Winchester House Bond Way | 760 yd | |
| Kaspas | 1, Winchester House Bond Way | 760 yd | |
| The Pavillion | The Pavillion, Jocks Lane Park Binfield Road, Binfield | 795 yd | |
| KOKORO | 3 The Avenue | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Cunningham | Admiral Cunningham Priestwood Court Road | 654 yd | |
| Weather Vane / Brewers Fayre | The Weather Vane Wokingham Road | 712 yd | |
| The Bull | The Bull, 56 High Street | 912 yd | |
| The Bridge House | The Bridge Wokingham Road | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMS | 2 Priestwood Square | 657 yd | |
| Pizza World/Charcoal Grill | 1 Priestwood Square | 663 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 5 The Avenue | 823 yd | |
| Herbies Pizza | 3 Market Street | 998 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 22 High Street | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Limited Bond Way | 706 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 1 The Avenue | 786 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Braybrooke Recreation Ground Makepiece Road | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Kennel Lane School KENNEL LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 554 yd |
| New Priestwood Community Centre PRIESTWOOD COURT ROAD | 580 yd | |
| Garth Hill College GARTH HILL COLLEGE GARTH HILL COLLEGE BULL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| Jocks Lane Recreation Ground JOCKS LANE PARK JOCKS LANE PARK BINFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 795 yd |
| Garth Hill College (Closed) Sandy Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 844 yd |
| Meadow Vale Primary School MOORDALE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Fitness Warehouse (Closed) Market Street | health and fitness suite | 981 yd |
| Fit4Less (Bracknell) (Closed) Gowring House Gowring House Market Street | health and fitness suite | 1,017 yd |
| Grange Hotel (Bracknell) (Closed) Charles Square | health and fitness suite | 1,081 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 | 127.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.