Cotterell Close is in Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG42 2HL 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 Cotterell Close, Bracknell, RG42 2HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG42 2HJ, RG42 2HF, RG12 2HN, RG42 2HN, RG42 2HG, RG42 2BY, RG42 2HH, RG42 2HQ, RG42 2BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG42 2HL is primarily male, with 54% 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 | 47.6% | 46% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 52.4% | 54% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 2HL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.5% 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 | 25.2% | 26% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 60.5% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 16.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 3.9% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 49.9% | 52.5% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 34.8% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 11% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 15.6% | 10.1% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 15.6% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 13.4% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 19.9% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 30.9% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.6% | 96.1% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 91.5% | 89.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 89.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7.5% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 1.4% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotterell Close was 66.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 118.4% higher than the Binfield North & Warfield West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cotterell Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Binfield North & Warfield West and the 128th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 151.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Cotterell Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-05-23 | £442,924 |
| 4 Cotterell Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-07-28 | £422,627 |
| 1 Cotterell Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2021-06-17 | £626,640 |
| 5 Cotterell Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2020-12-16 | £434,544 |
| 1 Cotterell Close, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2017-02-17 | £568,828 |
RG42 2HL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 2HL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 138 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Lane Primary School Sandy Lane , RG12 2JG | 2out of 4 | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Vale Primary School Moordale Avenue , RG42 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warfield Church of England Primary School All Saints Rise & Sopwith Road , Warfield RG42 3SS | 3out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Gipsy Lane , RG12 9AP | 4out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Spring Primary School Lily Hill Road , RG12 2SW | 3out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Community 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 | 927 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | 4out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS | 3out of 4 | 3,890 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School London Road , RG40 1SS | 3out of 4 | 5,405 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 | 1,758 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 | 347 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH | - not rated | 2,277 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressex Lodge School Cressex Lodge , Terrace Road South RG42 4DE | - not rated | 2,532 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Meadowbrook Montessori School Malt Hill , Warfield RG42 6JQ | - not rated | 3,276 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambrook School Winkfield Row , RG42 6LU | - not rated | 3,291 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOKORO | 3 The Avenue | 888 yd | |
| Smooth Bru | Winchester House Bond Way | 889 yd | |
| Kaspas | 1, Winchester House Bond Way | 889 yd | |
| GAIL's | 7 The Avenue | 893 yd | |
| Yi Fang Fruit Tea | 13 The Avenue | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather Vane / Brewers Fayre | The Weather Vane Wokingham Road | 901 yd | |
| Admiral Cunningham | Admiral Cunningham Priestwood Court Road | 925 yd | |
| The Bull | The Bull, 56 High Street | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | 5 The Avenue | 891 yd | |
| KAMS | 2 Priestwood Square | 920 yd | |
| Pizza World/Charcoal Grill | 1 Priestwood Square | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Limited Bond Way | 810 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 1 The Avenue | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Braybrooke Recreation Ground Makepiece Road | grass pitches | 220 yd |
| Kennel Lane School KENNEL LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 447 yd |
| Garth Hill College GARTH HILL COLLEGE GARTH HILL COLLEGE BULL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 664 yd |
| Garth Hill College (Closed) Sandy Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| New Priestwood Community Centre PRIESTWOOD COURT ROAD | 854 yd | |
| Priory Fields OLD PRIORY LANE | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| Jocks Lane Recreation Ground JOCKS LANE PARK JOCKS LANE PARK BINFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 976 yd |
| Meadow Vale Primary School MOORDALE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,091 yd |
| The Elms Park Road | grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 350 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 480.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.