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RG12 1LQ

Market Street

Town Centre & The Parks

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Detailed insights for RG12 1LQ

Overview

Postcode RG12 1LQ is located in an urban city, within the Town Centre & The Parks area of Bracknell Forest in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Bracknell & Wildridings area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 193.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Bracknell & Wildridings is £63,528 per year. The median sale price in Town Centre & The Parks is £350,000 (around £400 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £225,000 and £483,000. The nearest station is Bracknell, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
194
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Central Bracknell & Wildridings has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,331 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Bracknell & Wildridings has a very high crime rate, with approximately 193.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.7%

Approximately 4.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Central Bracknell & Wildridings is £63,528 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 193 ft away from RG12 1LQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Bracknell & Wildridings near RG12 1LQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bracknell located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG12 1LQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Bracknell

N/A

Walking directions to Bracknell

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
366
Population density
4,632.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.37(+141%)
Shoplifting
43.73(+448%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.68(+149%)
Public order
28.72(+373%)
Other theft
18.93(+237%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
155
42.58%
Other White
64
17.58%
Indian
55
15.11%
Chinese
31
8.52%
Other Asian
14
3.85%
Total population: 364

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
205
64.87%
Level 3 (A level)
43
13.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
8.54%
Other
14
4.43%
No qualifications
12
3.8%
Total 16+ residents: 316

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
172
89.58%
Other social rented
5
2.6%
Owns outright
4
2.08%
Social rents from council
4
2.08%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.56%
Total households: 192

Property prices in Town Centre & The Parks

Median price: £350,000
Price per sq ft: £400
Sales (last 12 months): 57
Typical range (middle 50%): £225K – £483K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £400 per square foot) in Town Centre & The Parks area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,080,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Town Centre & The Parks over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£585,000£504
Semi-Detached5£517,500£396
Terraced12£392,500£422
Flats27£225,000£384

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Town Centre & The Parks

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town Centre & The Parks.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£591,000£251,750£395,250£380,000
2017£487,500£265,000£410,000£382,500
2018£488,000£265,950£385,000£370,000
2019£555,000£220,000£400,000£320,000
2020£547,500£205,500£412,000£312,500
2021£571,000£186,500£416,250£352,000
2022£623,750£247,000£480,000£378,500
2023£557,500£299,950£460,000£375,000
2024£565,000£289,950£463,750£435,000
2025£630,000£250,000£490,500£400,000
2026£532,500£210,000£517,500£382,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town Centre & The Parks.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Town Centre & The Parks.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£306£377£346£353
2017£394£402£406£393
2018£357£381£397£322
2019£332£382£361£317
2020£341£411£361£328
2021£352£359£362£362
2022£406£367£460£412
2023£398£505£413£350
2024£396£445£492£495
2025£433£390£396£387
2026£493£384£449£455
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Town Centre & The Parks.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Town Centre & The Parks in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG12 1LQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG12 1LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 2025136, Amber House, Market Street, Bracknell, RG12 1PAFlatsLeasehold£127,500
07 May 202626, Gowring House, Market Street, Bracknell, RG12 1JGFlatsLeasehold£225,000
12 May 2025210, The Grand Exchange, Market Street, Bracknell, RG12 1EYFlatsLeasehold£369,950
12 May 2025225, The Grand Exchange, Market Street, Bracknell, RG12 1EYFlatsLeasehold£309,950
30 Apr 2025193, The Grand Exchange, Market Street, Bracknell, RG12 1EYFlatsLeasehold£369,950

Schools

In the RG12 1LQ postcode area, located within Central Bracknell & Wildridings, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for RG12 1LQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miSecondaryGarth Hill CollegeCommunity school
0.4 miSecondaryRanelagh SchoolAcademy converter
0.5 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BracknellVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG12 1LQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG12 1LQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisonsUnit 1 Skimped Hill Lane, Bracknell, RG12 1ENWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miWaitroseBond Way, Bracknell, RG12 1RQWalking directions to Waitrose
0.3 miSparWestern Road, Bracknell Forest, RG12 1PUWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miM&SWestern Road, Bracknell Forest, RG42 1NDWalking directions to M&S

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bracknell Forest district.

Band A£1,510
Band B£1,762
Band C£2,013
Band D£2,265
Band E£2,768
Band F£3,271
Band G£3,775
Band H£4,530

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RG12 1LQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Megan Wright

Town Centre & The Parks - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Roy Bailey

Town Centre & The Parks - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Peter Swallow

Bracknell - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictBracknell ForestE06000036
Parliamentary ConstituencyBracknellE14001117
ParishBracknellE04013256
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central Bracknell & WildridingsE02003358
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bracknell Forest 007GE01035242
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2023-04-01

Frequently asked questions about RG12 1LQ

Is RG12 1LQ (Central Bracknell & Wildridings) safe?

The area around RG12 1LQ records about 194 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near RG12 1LQ?

The median sale price around RG12 1LQ in Town Centre & The Parks is £350,000 (about £400 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG12 1LQ?

There are 11 schools close to RG12 1LQ, including Garth Hill College (Good), Ranelagh School (Outstanding) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to RG12 1LQ?

The closest station to RG12 1LQ is Bracknell, about 221 m away.

How deprived is the area around RG12 1LQ?

RG12 1LQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,331 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG12 1LQ (Central Bracknell & Wildridings) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bracknell covering RG12 1LQ is Peter Swallow (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Megan Wright (Labour Party) and Roy Bailey (Labour Party).