The Brambles is in Crowthorne and in Wokingham district. RG45 6EF is located in the Wokingham Without electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bracknell. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Brambles, Crowthorne, RG45 6EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG45 6DB, RG40 3QS, RG40 3NG, RG40 3RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG45 6EF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 48.7% | 47.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 51.3% | 52.4% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 RG45 6EF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.6% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.3% | 17.9% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -20.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71.5% | 67.6% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 23.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 5.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 62.9% | 66.3% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 17.9% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 24.8% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 6.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 RG45 6EF this area, 7.2% 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 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 7.2% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 7% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 15.4% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 17.1% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.9% | 48.1% | 0.2% | 33.8% | 14.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 6.4% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 91.8% | 89.8% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 92.5% | 88.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 88.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 5.7% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 76.7% | 15.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Brambles was 43.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.0% higher than the Wokingham Without average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Brambles has the 4th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Wokingham Without and the 171st highest crime rate of 522 local areas in Wokingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Brambles, Crowthorne, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2025-05-23 | £750,000 |
| 14 The Brambles, Crowthorne, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2024-07-26 | £677,070 |
| 10 The Brambles, Crowthorne, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £613,000 | 2024-03-28 | £654,969 |
| 11 The Brambles, Crowthorne, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £537,500 | 2023-12-01 | £576,093 |
| 39 The Brambles, Crowthorne, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2023-08-25 | £842,536 |
RG45 6EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 124 |
| Retired | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Information and communication | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Sebastians Church of England Primary School Nine Mile Ride , RG40 3AT | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Junior School Butler Road , RG45 6QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Infant School Butler Road , RG45 6QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nine Mile Ride Primary School 430 Finchampstead Road , Finchampstead RG40 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatch Ride Primary School Hatch Ride , RG45 6LP | 3out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgbarrow School Grant Road , RG45 7HZ | 4out of 4 | 3,014 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Crispin's School London Road , RG40 1SS | 3out of 4 | 4,219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS | 3out of 4 | 4,320 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhurst School Owlsmoor Road , Owlsmoor GU47 0SD | 3out of 4 | 4,637 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yateley School School Lane , GU46 6NW | 3out of 4 | 4,703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Preparatory School The Avenue , RG45 6PB | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington College Duke's Ride , Crowthorne RG45 7PU | - not rated | 2,219 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludgrove School Trust Limited Ludgrove , Wokingham RG40 3AB | - not rated | 2,802 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Luckley House School Luckley Road , Wokingham RG40 3EU | - not rated | 2,842 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Grange School Heathlands Road , RG40 3AL | - not rated | 2,853 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 Cafe | Norwood, Ravenswood Village | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Berkshire Golf Club | East Berkshire Golf Club, Ravenswood Avenue | 837 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Berkshire Golf Club RAVENSWOOD AVENUE | golf | 802 yd |
| St Sebastian'S Playing Field ST SEBASTIAN'S PLAYING FIELD TRUST SPORTS CLUB ST SEBASTIAN'S PLAYING FIELD TRUST SPORTS CLUB ST SEBASTIANS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,029 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 | 300.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 41.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.