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RG42 4BR

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Binfield South & Jennett's Park

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Overview

Postcode RG42 4BR is located in an urban city, within the Binfield South & Jennett's Park ward of Bracknell Forest in the South East region, and forms part of the Binfield & Popeswood area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Binfield & Popeswood is £83,484 per year. The nearest station is Bracknell, about 1.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Farleywood Recreational Area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Binfield & Popeswood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,943 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Binfield & Popeswood has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Binfield & Popeswood is £83,484 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from RG42 4BR.

Flood risk

No risk

Binfield & Popeswood near RG42 4BR 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG42 4BR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miFarleywood Recreational AreaSmallWalking directions to Farleywood Recreational Area

Area Profile

Population
158
Population density
9,349.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.65(+25%)
Public order
12.1(+99%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.08(-18%)
Vehicle crime
6.72(+81%)
Other theft
5.38(-4%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
101
63.52%
Other White
22
13.84%
Indian
7
4.4%
Pakistani
7
4.4%
Other Asian
6
3.77%
Total population: 159

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
40.15%
Level 3 (A level)
33
25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
18.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
6.82%
Apprenticeship
7
5.3%
Total 16+ residents: 132

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
31
39.24%
Shared ownership
21
26.58%
Owns with a mortgage
20
25.32%
Owns outright
3
3.8%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.53%
Total households: 79

Property prices in Binfield South & Jennett's Park

Median price£448,950
Price per sq ft£459
Sales (last 12 months)153
Typical range (middle 50%)£290K – £528K

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £448,950 (about £459 per square foot) in Binfield South & Jennett's Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £1,680,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Binfield South & Jennett's Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached40£607,500£477
Semi-Detached33£482,000£484
Terraced37£395,000£533
Flats43£260,000£392

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Binfield South & Jennett's Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Binfield South & Jennett's Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£499,950£310,000£424,950£362,975
2017£532,500£263,000£399,950£343,625
2018£486,250£259,000£407,500£367,500
2019£500,000£236,000£403,475£369,995
2020£550,000£254,000£430,000£361,000
2021£590,000£275,000£435,000£370,000
2022£597,500£270,000£465,000£380,000
2023£595,000£279,500£481,500£385,000
2024£600,000£275,000£475,000£402,500
2025£622,500£255,000£465,250£365,000
2026£590,000£260,000£505,000£392,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Binfield South & Jennett's Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Binfield South & Jennett's Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£410£395£412£410
2017£377£373£385£433
2018£410£395£454£406
2019£403£387£413£395
2020£430£388£454£431
2021£440£374£450£428
2022£475£403£474£518
2023£491£405£479£494
2024£470£391£475£469
2025£465£390£486£526
2026£493£435£428£541
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Binfield South & Jennett's Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Binfield South & Jennett's Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG42 4BR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG42 4BR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Dec 2025Flat 23, Merydene Court, London Road, Bracknell, RG42 4BRFlatsLeasehold£220,000
13 Oct 2025Flat 31, Merydene Court, London Road, Bracknell, RG42 4BRFlatsLeasehold£235,000
19 Sept 2025Flat 27, Merydene Court, London Road, Bracknell, RG42 4BRFlatsLeasehold£260,000
04 Mar 2025Flat 10, Merydene Court, London Road, Bracknell, RG42 4BRFlatsLeasehold£275,000
28 Aug 20255, Wentworth Place, Bracknell, RG42 4FAFlatsLeasehold£108,000

Schools

In the RG42 4BR postcode area, located within Binfield & Popeswood, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG42 4BR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryKing's Academy OakwoodFree schools

Outstanding

0.5 miNot applicableNewbold SchoolOther independent school

Outstanding

0.5 miNot applicableOdyssey House SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG42 4BR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG42 4BR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miBudgensJohn Nike Way, Bracknell Forest, RG12 8TNWalking directions to Budgens

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bracknell Forest district (2025-26).

Band A£1,437
Band B£1,676
Band C£1,916
Band D£2,155
Band E£2,634
Band F£3,113
Band G£3,592
Band H£4,310

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 RG42 4BR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Georgia Rose Pickering

Binfield South & Jennett's Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Kathryn Neil

Binfield South & Jennett's Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Steve O'Regan

Binfield South & Jennett's Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Joshua Reynolds

Maidenhead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictBracknell ForestE06000036
Parliamentary ConstituencyMaidenheadE14001348
ParishBinfieldE04001140
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Binfield & PopeswoodE02003353
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bracknell Forest 002JE01035240
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2007-03-01

Frequently asked questions about RG42 4BR

Is RG42 4BR (Binfield & Popeswood) safe?

The area around RG42 4BR records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 public order.

What is the average house price near RG42 4BR?

The median sale price around RG42 4BR in Binfield & Popeswood is £448,950 (about £459 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG42 4BR?

There are 9 schools close to RG42 4BR, including King's Academy Oakwood (Outstanding), Newbold School (Outstanding) and Odyssey House School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around RG42 4BR?

RG42 4BR scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,943 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG42 4BR (Binfield & Popeswood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Maidenhead covering RG42 4BR is Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Georgia Rose Pickering (Labour Party), Kathryn Neil (Labour Party) and Steve O'Regan (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.