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RG42

BRACKNELL

Berkshire, South East, England

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RG42 covers BRACKNELL in Berkshire, South East.

Avg price £538,736
1yr change ▼ 0.4%
Crime 37% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£538,736

▼ 0.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

88% above national avg

Crime Rate

51.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

37% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

368 Mbps

Property Prices in RG42

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RG42 is £538,736, which is 8% below the Berkshire average of £585,928.

Properties in RG42 cost 87.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RG42 have fallen 0.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £730,479 519
Semi-detached £500,283 381
Terraced £403,508 403
Flat £291,706 249
All types £538,736 1590

5-Year Price History

£528K £535K £542K £549K £556K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RG42

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 51.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RG42 has a crime rate well 37% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
19.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
6.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
12.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RG42

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RG42 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Warfield Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Binfield Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Garth Hill College Secondary Not inspected mi
Lambrook School Other Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

187,200

Population

62

Median Age

40%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
40.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
8.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RG42 are 368.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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368.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RG42 is collected by Reading Council. The Band D rate is £1,606/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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RG42 — BRACKNELL

Area Summary

RG42 (BRACKNELL) offers above-average property prices (£538,736, 88% above national average), low crime (37% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (368 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RG42 BRACKNELL

What is the average house price in RG42 BRACKNELL?
The average house price in RG42 (BRACKNELL) is £538,736, based on 1590 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 88% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.4% over the past year.
Is RG42 BRACKNELL a safe area to live?
Crime in RG42 is significantly below the national average (51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (19.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RG42 BRACKNELL?
The population of RG42 (BRACKNELL) is approximately 187,200 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 40% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 8% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in RG42?
The average broadband download speed in RG42 is 368 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RG42 BRACKNELL?
There are 12 schools in or near RG42. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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