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Binfield & Popeswood

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About

Binfield is a village on the northern edge of Bracknell Forest, characterised by residential estates and local shops centred around the crossroads near St Mark’s Church. The area retains a semi-rural feel with areas of woodland and the open spaces of Binfield Park and Blue Mountain Golf Course. The historical presence of the poet Alexander Pope, who lived at Popeswood House, is subtly acknowledged in local street names and the area's identity.

Popeswood is a distinct residential neighbourhood directly south of Binfield, primarily consisting of post-war housing developed alongside the expansion of Bracknell New Town. It is a practical, settled community with its own parade of shops, schools, and sports facilities like the Birch Hill Football Centre. The area is bordered by the transport corridors of the A329 and railway line, separating it from the broader town centre while providing essential connectivity.

Area overview

On average Binfield & Popeswood has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Binfield & Popeswood is £83,484 per year. There are 6 schools in Binfield & Popeswood: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Binfield & Popeswood is home to around 12,093 people, with a population density of about 576.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Binfield & Popeswood Population
12,093
Population density
576.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.76(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.94(-35%)
Public order
4.3(-29%)
Other theft
3.56(-37%)
Vehicle crime
3.39(-9%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,599
79.38%
Other White
869
7.19%
Indian
398
3.29%
African
176
1.46%
Other Asian
140
1.16%
Total population: 12,092

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,197
43.45%
Level 3 (A level)
1,895
19.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,312
13.58%
No qualifications
911
9.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
742
7.68%
Total 16+ residents: 9,659

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,290
46.4%
Owns outright
1,412
28.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
576
11.67%
Other social rented
285
5.78%
Shared ownership
181
3.67%
Total households: 4,935

Property prices in Binfield & Popeswood

Based on 276 recent sales, the median property price is £527,750 in Binfield & Popeswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £1,975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Binfield & Popeswood in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Binfield & Popeswood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced55£447,000
Detached91£720,000
Flats62£286,250
Semi-Detached68£550,000

10 years median price trend in Binfield & Popeswood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Binfield & Popeswood.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.