The postcode RG42 6AB is located in Bracknell Forest It was introduced in July 1995 and is an active postcode. RG42 6AB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
RG42 6AB is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of RG42 6AB as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to RG42 6AB is Abbey Place which is centered 94 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Plough & Harrow and is 93 m away. The closest railway station is Bracknell Rail Station, 2.23 km away.
The closest primary school to RG42 6AB (for ages 11 and under) is Warfield Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 8, 2016. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Garth Hill College. The last OFSTED inspection on May 15, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of RG42 6AB is Plough and Harrow and is 221 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 14, 2019.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for RG42 6AB is covered by the Thames Valley police force association and Berkshire East is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to RG42 6AB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG42 6AB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG42 6AB
| Introduction | July 1995 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from RG42 6AB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennel Lane School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (April 25, 2019) | 935 m |
| Warfield Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 8, 2016) | 1.14 km |
| Sandy Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 1.21 km |
| Garth Hill College | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (May 15, 2019) | 1.47 km |
| Whitegrove Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 1.7 km |
| Meadowbrook Montessori School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.8 km | |
| Meadow Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 16, 2019) | 1.94 km |
| Holly Spring Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 23, 2018) | 2.07 km |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 2.08 km |
| Lambrook School | Independent school | 3-13 | 2.17 km | |
| King's Academy Binfield | Academy | 3-19 | 2.39 km | |
| Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 2.39 km |
| Ranelagh School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (March 20, 2015) | 2.44 km |
| Newbold School | Independent school | 2-11 | Good (March 15, 2019) | 2.92 km |
| The Brakenhale School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 30, 2019) | 2.94 km |
| Cressex Lodge School | Special school | 11-17 | Good (October 7, 2021) | 2.99 km |
| Wildridings Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 9, 2022) | 3.08 km |
| Binfield Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 14, 2018) | 3.26 km |
| Fox Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 3.27 km |
| Heathfield School | Independent school | 10-19 | 3.29 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG42 6AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plough and Harrow | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2019 | 221 m | |
| Spice Lounge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 5, 2022 | 221 m | |
| The Yorkshire Rose | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 4, 2020 | 221 m | |
| Caterlink At Warfield (Woodhurst) CE Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2021 | 427 m | |
| West End Farm Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 731 m | |
| Caterlink At Kennel Lane Special School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2021 | 935 m | |
| Glow Sparkle Drops | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 13, 2017 | 935 m | |
| Garth Under Fives Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 2, 2018 | 961 m | |
| Holly House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2018 | 1.12 km | |
| Caterlink At Warfield (All Saints) CE Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2021 | 1.14 km | |
| Harrison Catering At Sandy Lane Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2022 | 1.21 km | |
| The College Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2019 | 1.21 km | |
| The Playstation (Out of School Club) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 14, 2017 | 1.21 km | |
| Silva Homes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2018 | 1.22 km | |
| The Methodist Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 2, 2016 | 1.22 km | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 6, 2017 | 1.23 km | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 12, 2018 | 1.23 km | |
| Whitegrove Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 18, 2019 | 1.23 km | |
| Authentic Thai Cuisine | Awaiting Inspection | 1.27 km | |
| The Prince Of Wales | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 24, 2019 | 1.27 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG42 6AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Plough & Harrow | 93 m | |
| Plough & Harrow | 131 m | |
| Newport Drive | 433 m | |
| Priory Lane | 464 m | |
| Priory Lane | 522 m | |
| The Bull | 1.79 km | |
| High Street | 1.83 km | |
| Skimpedhill Lane | 1.85 km | |
| Bracknell Rail Station | 2.23 km | |
| Bracknell Rail Station | 2.24 km | |
| Martins Heron Rail Station | 3.19 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 49.81 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 49.94 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 50.92 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG42 6AB - Data from Dec 2021
| Larks Hill | 459 m | |
| Piggy Wood | 574 m | |
| The Grove | 1.16 km | |
| Whitegrove Copse | 1.19 km | |
| Rivermead Plantation | 1.29 km | |
| Cabbage Hill | 1.32 km | |
| Long Copse | 1.35 km | |
| The Gorse | 1.39 km | |
| Hazelwood Copse | 1.53 km | |
| Hill Copse | 1.69 km | |
| Jock's Copse | 1.78 km | |
| Tinkers Copse | 1.79 km | |
| Windmill Hill | 1.96 km | |
| Weller's Wood | 2.03 km | |
| Big Wood | 2.07 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for RG42 6AB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
Energy usage data for RG42 6AB - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.43279900 |
| Longitude | -0.74565700 |
| OS Easting | 487293 |
| OS Northing | 0171168 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Thames Valley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Windsor |
| Electoral Ward | Binfield with Warfield |
| Local Authority District | Bracknell Forest |
| Region / Government Office Region | South East |
| European Electoral Region | South East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Thames Valley Berkshire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Berkshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000036 |
| Travel To Work Area | Reading |
| NHS England Region | South East |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Berkshire East |
| Cancer Alliance | Surrey and Sussex |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South Central |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Frimley Health and Care ICS |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Frimley CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33039946 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Bracknell Forest 002 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Bracknell Forest 002C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |