Bracken Bank is in Ascot and in Bracknell Forest district. SL5 8HP is located in the Winkfield & Warfield East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Windsor. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bracken Bank, Ascot, SL5 8HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SL5 8HS, SL5 8LZ, SL5 8HB, SL5 8HT, SL5 8HF, SL5 8LP, SL5 8HA, SL5 8JJ, SL5 8FW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SL5 8HP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 51.6% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.4% | 48.4% | 3.0% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26% | 34.6% | 8.6% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 39.9% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12% | 13.7% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 8.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43% | 46.5% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 32.1% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 16% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.8% | 19.6% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 10.4% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 11.9% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8.5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 21.9% | 13.0% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 25% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% 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 | 1.8% | 5% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 91.1% | 85.3% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 91.7% | 85.4% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 9.7% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 85.6% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 9.7% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1.6% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bracken Bank was 31.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.5% lower than the Bagshot average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bracken Bank has the 24th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Bagshot and the 131st lowest crime rate of 291 local areas in Surrey Heath .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Bracken Bank, Ascot, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £493,000 | 2024-11-15 | £512,919 |
| 28 Bracken Bank, Ascot, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-02-26 | £507,831 |
| 28 Bracken Bank, Ascot, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2013-11-21 | £528,420 |
| 28 Bracken Bank, Ascot, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2011-06-14 | £422,131 |
| 2 Bracken Bank, Ascot, Bracknell Forest Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2006-10-05 | £429,167 |
SL5 8HP 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot Heath Primary School Rhododendron Walk , New Road SL5 8PN | 4out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School Winkfield Row , RG42 6NH | 3out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitegrove Primary School Westmorland Drive , Warfield RG42 3QS | 3out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Ascot Village Primary School All Souls Road , SL5 9EA | 3out of 4 | 2,478 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Spring Primary School Lily Hill Road , RG12 2SW | 3out of 4 | 2,558 yd | Community 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 | 3,618 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive , RG12 9DA | 4out of 4 | 3,635 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 4,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charters School Charters Road , Sunningdale SL5 9QY | 4out of 4 | 4,749 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LVS Ascot London Road , SL5 8DR | - not rated | 693 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield School London Road , SL5 8BQ | - not rated | 970 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Papplewick School Windsor Road , SL5 7LH | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lambrook School Winkfield Row , RG42 6LU | - not rated | 2,358 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Wells Lane , Ascot SL5 7DZ | - not rated | 2,760 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Ride Golf Club | Mill Ride Golf Club Mill Ride | 422 yd | |
| The Royal Foresters | The Royal Foresters Hotel London Road | 912 yd | |
| Lavender Park Golf Course | Lavender Park Golf Course Swinley Road | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Ascot - Golden Lily | 6, Royal Hunt House Fernbank Road | 408 yd | |
| Peppermills/Fry Guy | 1, Royal Hunt House Fernbank Road | 440 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ascot Jubilee Recreation Ground GOATERS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 380 yd |
| Mill Ride Golf Club MILL RIDE | golf, health and fitness suite | 395 yd |
| North Ascot Community Centre Fernbank Road | 511 yd | |
| Licensed Victuallers' School LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 721 yd |
| Lavender Park Golf Centre SWINLEY ROAD | golf | 940 yd |
| Ascot Heath Ce Junior School RHODODENDRON WALK | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,003 yd |
| Heathfield School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,045 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 | 56.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.47 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.47 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.17 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.