Top Common is in Warfield, Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG42 3SJ is located in the Whitegrove electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Windsor. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Top Common, Warfield, Bracknell, RG42 3SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG42 3SN, RG12 2RA, RG42 3SH, RG12 2PL, RG42 3SL, RG12 2HW, RG42 2FG, RG12 2LF, RG12 2JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG42 3SJ is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 50% | 46.9% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 50% | 53.1% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 3SJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.1% 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 | 27.8% | 30.2% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 61.1% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 16.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 61.7% | 59.7% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 30.2% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 8.8% | 4.2% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
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.
In the area around RG42 3SJ this area, 4.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 50.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.9% | 4.9% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 7.5% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 17.4% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 15.1% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.9% | 50.6% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 16.8% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 93.8% | 86.5% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 90.1% | 83.9% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 7.3% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 83.6% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.2% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 1.3% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Top Common was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Binfield North & Warfield West average.
Top Common has the 5th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Binfield North & Warfield West and the 14th lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Top Common, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2025-02-07 | £703,604 |
| 38 Top Common, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-08-08 | £560,762 |
| 40A Top Common, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £523,000 | 2023-12-12 | £527,261 |
| 88 Top Common, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2023-09-07 | £680,499 |
| 84 Top Common, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2023-03-31 | £637,912 |
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warfield Church of England Primary School All Saints Rise & Sopwith Road , Warfield RG42 3SS | 3out of 4 | 419 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Lane Primary School Sandy Lane , RG12 2JG | 2out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitegrove Primary School Westmorland Drive , Warfield RG42 3QS | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Spring Primary School Lily Hill Road , RG12 2SW | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Gipsy Lane , RG12 9AP | 4out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 812 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | 4out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS | 3out of 4 | 4,529 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,814 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 | 1,220 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambrook School Winkfield Row , RG42 6LU | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbrook Montessori School Malt Hill , Warfield RG42 6JQ | - not rated | 2,730 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield School London Road , SL5 8BQ | - not rated | 2,750 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| LVS Ascot London Road , SL5 8DR | - not rated | 3,230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Tesco Stores Ltd, 17 County Lane, Warfield | 673 yd | |
| The Boot | The Boot, 48 Park Road | 695 yd | |
| Brew Coffee Bar | Easthampstead Works, Easthampstead House Town Square | 1,067 yd | |
| Puzzalogical Escape Rooms | Easthampstead Works, Easthampstead House Town Square | 1,067 yd | |
| Recharge | Bracknell And Wokingham College Church Road | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Wok | 5 Bullbrook Row | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 17 County Lane, Warfield | 673 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Priory Fields OLD PRIORY LANE | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| The Elms Park Road | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Garth Hill College (Closed) Sandy Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| Braybrooke Recreation Ground Makepiece Road | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Garth Hill College GARTH HILL COLLEGE GARTH HILL COLLEGE BULL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 991 yd |
| Bracknell And Wokingham College CHURCH ROAD | 1,092 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 | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.