Heather Green is in Warfield, Bracknell and in Bracknell Forest district. RG42 5AQ is located in the Binfield North & Warfield West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Windsor. This postcode has been in use since 2018-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heather Green, Warfield, Bracknell, RG42 5AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG42 5AP, RG42 5AR, RG42 5AL, RG42 5AH, RG42 5AJ, RG42 5AG, RG42 5AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG42 5AQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents 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 | 45.5% | 48.3% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 54.5% | 51.7% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 5AQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 26.5% | 33.3% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 54.5% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10% | 6.8% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 2.7% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (94.9%) 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 | 58.9% | 69.5% | 10.6% | 48.4% | 21.1% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 25.4% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -8.2% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 4.1% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -8.6% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 5AQ this area, 5.9% 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 53.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 5.9% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 7.3% | -11.6% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 11.4% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 20% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 53.6% | 22.4% | 33.8% | 19.8% |
| Other | 5.6% | 0.9% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% 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% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 6.1% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 96.1% | 80.3% | -15.8% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 80.8% 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% | 80.8% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 80.8% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 7.2% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 1% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heather Green was 13.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.8% lower than the Binfield North & Warfield West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heather Green has the 16th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Binfield North & Warfield West and the 46th lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Heather Green, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-01-24 | £332,186 |
| 4 Heather Green, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Other, an established residential building | £689,995 | 2022-06-10 | £716,046 |
| 6 Heather Green, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-03-31 | £467,648 |
| 11 Heather Green, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-03-11 | £347,063 |
| 12 Heather Green, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-11-05 | £258,559 |
RG42 5AQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 144 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 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 | 1,106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Lane Primary School Sandy Lane , RG12 2JG | 2out of 4 | 1,280 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 | 2,004 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Binfield Church of England Primary School Benetfeld Road , Binfield RG42 4EW | 3out of 4 | 2,344 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Gipsy Lane , RG12 9AP | 4out of 4 | 2,451 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 | 1,648 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | 4out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 2,891 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS | 3out of 4 | 4,225 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School London Road , RG40 1SS | 3out of 4 | 5,261 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 | 1,542 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 | 404 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold School Popeswood Rd , Binfield RG42 4AH | - not rated | 2,038 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cressex Lodge School Cressex Lodge , Terrace Road South RG42 4DE | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Meadowbrook Montessori School Malt Hill , Warfield RG42 6JQ | - not rated | 3,171 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambrook School Winkfield Row , RG42 6LU | - not rated | 3,538 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 | 770 yd | |
| Spice Lounge | The Three Legged Cross Forest Road, Newell Green Warfield | 1,042 yd | |
| Koh-I-Noor | 3 Priestwood Square | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMS | 2 Priestwood Square | 1,071 yd | |
| Pizza World/Charcoal Grill | 1 Priestwood Square | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kennel Lane School KENNEL LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 279 yd |
| Jocks Lane Recreation Ground JOCKS LANE PARK JOCKS LANE PARK BINFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 775 yd |
| Braybrooke Recreation Ground Makepiece Road | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Meadow Vale Primary School MOORDALE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, 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 | 550 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 493 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.