Postcode RG42 1YN is located in an urban city, within the Priestwood & Garth ward 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 nearest station is Bracknell, about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Jock's Lane Park.
Priestwood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,246 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Priestwood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Priestwood is £58,487 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG42 1YN.
Priestwood near RG42 1YN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bracknell located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Bracknell | N/A | Walking directions to Bracknell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Jock's Lane Park | Medium | Walking directions to Jock's Lane Park |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £431 per square foot) in Priestwood & Garth area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 up to £1,215,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £743,750 | £475 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £475,000 | £478 |
| Terraced | 29 | £390,000 | £435 |
| Flats | 14 | £252,250 | £384 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £613,250 | £194,000 | £347,500 | £323,000 |
| 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 | £720,000 | £245,000 | £468,000 | £387,500 |
| 2026 | £702,500 | £260,000 | £475,000 | £444,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £427 | £365 | £357 | £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 | £443 | £382 | £467 | £428 |
| 2026 | £510 | £366 | £412 | £437 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG42 1YN.
In the RG42 1YN postcode area, located within Priestwood, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG42 1YN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S | Western Road, Bracknell Forest, RG42 1ND | Walking directions to M&S |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Windlesham Road, Bracknell Forest, RG42 1UD | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 25A Binfield Road, Bracknell, RG42 2AP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Western Road, Bracknell Forest, RG12 1PU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Bracknell Stores | Bracknell Forest, RG42 1PB | Walking directions to Bracknell Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Bracknell Forest district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG42 1YN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Michael Karim
Priestwood & Garth - Elected 4 May 2023
Ryan George Frost
Priestwood & Garth - Elected 4 May 2023
Tricia Brown
Priestwood & Garth - Elected 4 May 2023
Peter Swallow
Bracknell - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG42 1YN 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around RG42 1YN in Priestwood is £400,000 (about £431 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to RG42 1YN, including Meadow Vale Primary School (Good), Garth Hill College (Good) and Kennel Lane School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG42 1YN is Bracknell, about 996 m away.
RG42 1YN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,246 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bracknell covering RG42 1YN 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.