Sorrel Drive is in Warfield, Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG42 5AB is located in the Binfield North & Warfield West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Windsor. This postcode has been in use since 2016-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sorrel Drive, Warfield, Bracknell, RG42 5AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG42 5AD, RG42 5AE, RG42 5AF, RG42 5AA, RG42 5AG, RG42 2AQ, RG42 5AH, RG42 5AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG42 5AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.5% | 50.2% | 4.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 54.5% | 49.8% | -4.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 5AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% 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 | 26.5% | 34% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 55.7% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10% | 6.6% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 1.6% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (95.6%) 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 | 58.9% | 60.8% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 34.8% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 4.4% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -8.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 5AB this area, 5.3% 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 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 5.3% | -9.2% | 18.2% | -12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 8.9% | -10.0% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 12.6% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 19% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 49.4% | 18.2% | 33.8% | 15.6% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.2% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 6.6% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 96.1% | 79.9% | -16.2% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 89.1% | 84.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 84% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 10.7% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sorrel Drive was 17.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.2% lower than the Binfield North & Warfield West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sorrel Drive has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Binfield North & Warfield West and the 68th lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sorrel Drive, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-06-21 | £560,326 |
| 23 Sorrel Drive, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2023-05-19 | £655,488 |
| 26 Sorrel Drive, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £955,000 | 2022-09-09 | £954,036 |
| 30 Sorrel Drive, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Detached, an established residential building | £1,087,500 | 2022-07-29 | £1,095,244 |
| 7 Sorrel Drive, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-03-31 | £478,632 |
RG42 5AB 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 | 134 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Vale Primary School Moordale Avenue , RG42 1SY | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Lane Primary School Sandy Lane , RG12 2JG | 2out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Binfield Church of England Primary School Benetfeld Road , Binfield RG42 4EW | 3out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warfield Church of England Primary School All Saints Rise & Sopwith Road , Warfield RG42 3SS | 3out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Gipsy Lane , RG12 9AP | 4out of 4 | 2,538 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 | 1,758 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | 4out of 4 | 2,555 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 2,784 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS | 3out of 4 | 3,847 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School London Road , RG40 1SS | 3out of 4 | 4,795 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 | 1,075 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 | 699 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressex Lodge School Cressex Lodge , Terrace Road South RG42 4DE | - not rated | 1,702 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Meadowbrook Montessori School Malt Hill , Warfield RG42 6JQ | - not rated | 3,638 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambrook School Winkfield Row , RG42 6LU | - not rated | 3,972 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pavillion | The Pavillion, Jocks Lane Park Binfield Road, Binfield | 323 yd | |
| Koh-I-Noor | 3 Priestwood Square | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Cunningham | Admiral Cunningham Priestwood Court Road | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza World/Charcoal Grill | 1 Priestwood Square | 732 yd | |
| KAMS | 2 Priestwood Square | 734 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jocks Lane Recreation Ground JOCKS LANE PARK JOCKS LANE PARK BINFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 328 yd |
| Kennel Lane School KENNEL LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 575 yd |
| Meadow Vale Primary School MOORDALE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 681 yd |
| New Priestwood Community Centre PRIESTWOOD COURT ROAD | 860 yd | |
| Braybrooke Recreation Ground Makepiece Road | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 257.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 38.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.