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RG12 1US

Western Road

Priestwood & Garth

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Detailed insights for RG12 1US

Overview

Postcode RG12 1US is located in an urban city, within the Priestwood & Garth area of Bracknell Forest in the South East region, and forms part of the Priestwood area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Priestwood is £58,487 per year. The median sale price in Priestwood & Garth is £390,000 (around £436 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £300,000 and £475,000. The nearest station is Bracknell, about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Priestwood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,560 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Priestwood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.7%

Approximately 17.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Priestwood is £58,487 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG12 1US.

Flood risk

No risk

Priestwood near RG12 1US 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG12 1US
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Bracknell

N/A

Walking directions to Bracknell

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
391
Population density
2,240.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.33(+115%)
Shoplifting
29.84(+274%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.62(+84%)
Other theft
19.25(+243%)
Vehicle crime
15.88(+328%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
290
74.94%
Other White
27
6.98%
Indian
13
3.36%
African
12
3.1%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
2.58%
Total population: 387

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
34.71%
Level 3 (A level)
56
17.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
14.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
12.74%
No qualifications
39
12.42%
Total 16+ residents: 314

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
39.72%
Owns outright
42
29.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.35%
Other social rented
13
9.22%
Social rents from council
12
8.51%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Priestwood & Garth

Median price: £390,000
Price per sq ft: £436
Sales (last 12 months): 81
Typical range (middle 50%): £300K – £475K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 (about £436 per square foot) in Priestwood & Garth area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £880,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Priestwood & Garth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£695,000£483
Semi-Detached12£435,000£457
Terraced34£397,500£442
Flats22£245,000£384

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Priestwood & Garth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Priestwood & Garth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£577,500£186,000£348,750£325,000
2017£500,000£212,000£365,000£317,500
2018£610,000£220,000£368,500£325,000
2019£577,500£253,250£425,000£319,000
2020£517,925£227,500£450,000£325,000
2021£623,000£243,000£447,000£345,000
2022£825,000£256,250£474,375£383,500
2023£635,000£229,750£458,000£395,000
2024£662,500£235,000£450,000£380,000
2025£680,000£237,500£468,000£390,000
2026£672,500£245,000£475,000£427,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Priestwood & Garth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Priestwood & Garth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£429£361£349£359
2017£396£332£346£354
2018£399£366£356£339
2019£415£389£395£350
2020£432£416£398£332
2021£402£425£404£381
2022£487£392£441£412
2023£490£383£421£408
2024£404£362£429£409
2025£452£381£467£428
2026£488£379£451£443
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Priestwood & Garth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Priestwood & Garth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG12 1US.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG12 1US
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 2026Unit 3, Bracknell Enterprise Centre, Easthampstead Road, Bracknell, RG12 1NFOtherFreehold£1,500,000
24 Apr 202632, Hawthorn Close, Bracknell, RG42 1YBSemi-DetachedFreehold£480,000
19 Mar 20269, Hawthorn Close, Bracknell, RG42 1YBTerracedFreehold£475,000
30 Jul 202649, Binfield Road, Bracknell, RG42 2AWTerracedFreehold£365,000
27 Feb 202663, Binfield Road, Bracknell, RG42 2AWTerracedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the RG12 1US postcode area, located within Priestwood, there are 4 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 1US
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miSecondaryGarth Hill CollegeCommunity school
0.5 miPrimaryKing's Academy Meadow ValeAcademy converter
0.6 miPrimarySandy Lane Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG12 1US

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG12 1US
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miM&SWestern Road, Bracknell Forest, RG42 1NDWalking directions to M&S
0.2 miSparWestern Road, Bracknell Forest, RG12 1PUWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miSpar25A Binfield Road, Bracknell, RG42 2APWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miMorrisonsUnit 1 Skimped Hill Lane, Bracknell, RG12 1ENWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miMorrisons DailyWindlesham Road, Bracknell Forest, RG42 1UDWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 1US, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Michael Karim

Priestwood & Garth - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Ryan George Frost

Priestwood & Garth - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Tricia Brown

Priestwood & Garth - 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
WardPriestwood & GarthE05014764
ParishBracknellE04013256
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PriestwoodE02003355
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bracknell Forest 004DE01016242
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2005-08-01

Frequently asked questions about RG12 1US

Is RG12 1US (Priestwood) safe?

The area around RG12 1US records about 138 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 1US?

The median sale price around RG12 1US in Priestwood & Garth is £390,000 (about £436 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG12 1US?

There are 8 schools close to RG12 1US, including Garth Hill College (Good), King's Academy Meadow Vale (Good) and Sandy Lane Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to RG12 1US?

The closest station to RG12 1US is Bracknell, about 776 m away.

How deprived is the area around RG12 1US?

RG12 1US scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,560 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG12 1US (Priestwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bracknell covering RG12 1US is Peter Swallow (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Michael Karim (Labour Party), Ryan George Frost (Labour Party) and Tricia Brown (Labour Party).