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Bedfordshire Down is in Warfield, Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG42 3UA 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 Bedfordshire Down, Warfield, Bracknell, RG42 3UA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: RG42 3UB, RG42 3QR, RG42 3QN, RG42 3RS, RG42 3UH, RG42 3RW, RG42 3QP, RG42 3HZ, RG42 3QA.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG42 3UA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.9%50.8%-0.1% 51.0% -0.2%
Male49.1%49.2%0.1% 49.0% 0.2%

Partnership Status

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 3UA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single27%26%-1.0% 37.9% -11.9%
Married: Opposite sex61.4%63.6%2.2% 44.2% 19.4%
Separated2.6%0.8%-1.8% 2.2% -1.4%
Divorced6.9%7%0.1% 9.1% -2.1%
Widowed2.1%2.7%0.6% 6.1% -3.4%

Health

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 (89.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health72.1%59.1%-13.0% 48.4% 10.7%
Good health22.4%30.7%8.3% 33.6% -2.9%
Fair health3.3%8%4.7% 12.7% -4.7%
Bad health1.8%1.6%-0.2% 4.0% -2.4%
Very bad health0.3%0.6%0.3% 1.2% -0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 3UA this area, 8.5% 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 47.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications7.7%8.5%0.8% 18.2% -9.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11.2%11.6%0.4% 9.6% 2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.2%13.5%-0.7% 13.4% 0.1%
Apprenticeship1.7%2.3%0.6% 5.3% -3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.7%14.3%3.6% 16.9% -2.6%
Degree or Similar51.1%47.5%-3.6% 33.8% 13.7%
Other3.4%2.3%-1.1% 2.8% -0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian7.3%7.3%0.0% 3.1% 4.2%
Pakistani2.4%0%-2.4% 2.7% -2.7%
Black African0%1.6%1.6% 2.5% -0.9%
Mixed White and Asian2.4%2.2%-0.2% 0.8% 1.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.6%0.6%0.0% 0.9% -0.3%
Mixed Other2.1%0.6%-1.5% 0.8% -0.2%
White83.3%87.5%4.2% 81.4% 6.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller1.5%0%-1.5% 0.1% -0.1%
Other0.3%0%-0.3% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom86.7%87.5%0.8% 83.2% 4.3%
European Union3%5.1%2.1% 6.1% -1.0%
Rest of Europe0.6%0.3%-0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa3%2.6%-0.4% 2.7% -0.1%
Middle East and Asia5.2%2.6%-2.6% 5.6% -3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.2%0.6%-0.6% 1.3% -0.7%
Oceania0.3%1.3%1.0% 0.3% 1.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK85.8%87.5%1.7% 83.2% 4.3%
10+ Years1.2%9.6%8.4% 9.8% -0.2%
5-10 Years2.1%1.3%-0.8% 2.9% -1.6%
2-5 Years1.5%1.3%-0.2% 2.2% -0.9%
Less than 2 years9.4%0.3%-9.1% 1.9% -1.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom91.3% 76.7% 14.6%
Ireland1.9% 0.6% 1.3%
Germany0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Lithuania0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Other EU countries1.3% 1.5% -0.2%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia1% 1.2% -0.2%
No passport held3.5% 13.5% -10.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion31% 37.2% -6.2%
Christian58.1% 46.2% 11.9%
Buddhist0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Hindu4.8% 1.7% 3.1%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Sikh1.6% 0.9% 0.7%
Not answered3.5% 6.0% -2.5%

Safety

Is Bedfordshire Down Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bedfordshire Down was 15.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.4% lower than the Whitegrove average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Bedfordshire Down has the 5th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Whitegrove and the 47th lowest crime rate of 368 local areas in Bracknell Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£57,300
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in RG42 3UA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bedfordshire Down are based on 30 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bracknell Forest.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bedfordshire Down, Warfield, Bracknell, RG42 3UA

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG42 3UA

Average Price
£785,537
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£785,537
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bedfordshire Down

Average Price
£732,254
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£732,254
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bedfordshire DownStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
9 Bedfordshire Down, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest
Detached, an established residential building
£660,0002025-06-09 £624,467
28 Bedfordshire Down, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest
Detached, an established residential building
£645,0002023-10-05 £632,994
14 Bedfordshire Down, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest
Detached, an established residential building
£930,0002023-01-06 £882,570
20 Bedfordshire Down, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest
Detached, an established residential building
£800,0002022-01-12 £813,719
15 Bedfordshire Down, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest
Detached, an established residential building
£640,0002017-04-28 £715,383
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG42 3UA

Employment

RG42 3UA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee112
Retired58
Self-Employed25
Part-Time Employee22
Looking after home or family13
Unemployed9
Student (economically inactive)8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Long-Term Sick or disabled5
Other2

Employment Industry

Information and communication32
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles26
Manufacturing18
Education16
Human health and social work activities15
Professional, scientific and technical activities14
Financial and insurance activities11
Other8
Construction6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Transport and storage6
Real estate activities5
Administrative and support service activities5
Accommodation and food service activities4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Ascot Village Nursery School
Liddell Way , South Ascot SL5 9UT
- not rated 4,541 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Whitegrove Primary School
Westmorland Drive , Warfield RG42 3QS
3out of 4 363 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School
Winkfield Row , RG42 6NH
3out of 4 1,254 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Holly Spring Junior School
Lily Hill Road , Bullbrook RG12 2SW
- not rated 1,582 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Holly Spring Primary School
Lily Hill Road , RG12 2SW
3out of 4 1,582 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Sandy Lane Junior School
Sandy Lane , RG12 2JG
- not rated 1,879 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Garth Hill College
Bull Lane , RG42 2AD
3out of 4 1,996 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ranelagh School
Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA
- not rated 2,615 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ranelagh School
Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA
- not rated 2,615 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Brakenhale School
Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA
- not rated 3,202 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Brakenhale School
Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA
3out of 4 3,202 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bracknell and Wokingham College
Church Road , RG12 1DJ
- not rated 2,125 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

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 4,122 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lambrook School
Winkfield Row , RG42 6LU
- not rated 1,143 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Heathfield School
London Road , SL5 8BQ
- not rated 2,029 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Meadowbrook Montessori School
Malt Hill , Warfield RG42 6JQ
- not rated 2,215 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
LVS Ascot
London Road , SL5 8DR
- not rated 2,397 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Kennel Lane School
Kennel Lane , RG42 2EX
3out of 4 2,455 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Costa CoffeeTesco Stores Ltd, 17 County Lane, Warfield563 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The CricketersThe Cricketers Cricketers Lane, Warfield1,026 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoTesco Stores Ltd, 17 County Lane, Warfield563 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Westmorland Park
Westmorland Drive
grass pitches, tennis courts278 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed53.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed88.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed12.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.