Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Bracknell Forest: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around RG42 4DE.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 14 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 19 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Binfield Church of England Primary School (Good) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
6crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 6 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 4.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
2GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 2 GP, 2 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BINFIELD SURGERY — 0.6 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 8 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
13green spaces
- IMD environment decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 26.1 ha total
- largest park 13.4 ha (0.20 mi away)
Nearest: Foxley Fields — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
14shops & libraries
- 12 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Southern Co-operative, Budgens, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Co-op Binfield Forest Road — 0.2 mi
In Bracknell Forest, 87% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (97% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 91% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Bracknell Forest, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near RG42 4DE.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in RG42.
Average sold price by property type across the RG42 district, 2021–2026.
About RG42 4DE
RG42 4DE scores 92/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and safety — with Cressex Lodge School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, RG42 4DE is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 30,864 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 19 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 13 rated Good. The nearest school is Cressex Lodge School, within a short walk.
There were 6 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 2 GP surgeries and 2 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BINFIELD SURGERY, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
