Asher Drive North Ascot, Bracknell Forest
19 addresses across 2 postcodes (SL5), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3800047.
- Sales: 22 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £755,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 6, E: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Bracknell Forest costs £2,265 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Martins Heron, about 2 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Blythewood, is about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 91 to 94 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Green Meadows Surgery, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 64% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £755,000 | £755,000 | £755,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £725,000 | £625,000 | £750,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £850,000 | £850,000 | £850,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £540,000 | £480,000 | £600,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £1,475,000 | £1,475,000 | £1,475,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £455,000 | £455,000 | £455,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £457,500 | £380,000 | £535,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £493,000 | £493,000 | £493,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £274,000 | £274,000 | £274,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2022 | 4 SL5 8LJ | Detached | £755,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2021 | 2 SL5 8LJ | Detached | £750,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2021 | 7 SL5 8LJ | Detached | £725,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2021 | 17 SL5 8LJ | Detached | £600,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Mar 2021 | 5 SL5 8LJ | Detached | £625,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2020 | 9 SL5 8LJ | Detached | £850,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2018 | 11 SL5 8LJ | Detached | £600,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2018 | 1 SL5 8LJ | Detached | £480,000 | |
| 8 Aug 2014 | 7 SL5 8LJ | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2013 | 21 SL5 8LJ | Detached | £1,475,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2012 | 15 SL5 8LJ | Detached | £455,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2011 | 12 SL5 8LJ | Detached | £500,000 | |
| 5 Aug 2009 | 5 SL5 8LJ | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 3 Mar 2009 | 2 SL5 8LJ | Detached | £535,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2005 | 9 SL5 8LJ | Detached | £493,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2003 | 15 SL5 8LJ | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2002 | 12 SL5 8LJ | Detached | £274,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2001 | 15 SL5 8LJ | Detached | £120,000 | |
| 3 Dec 1999 | 1 SL5 8LJ | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 30 Jul 1999 | 9 SL5 8LJ | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 28 Aug 1998 | 4 SL5 8LJ | Detached | £167,000 | |
| 21 May 1997 | 6 SL5 8LJ | Detached | £154,310 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 121 m². Most common: House, detached (9); Bungalow, detached (1); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1950-1966 (4); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Bracknell Forest in 2026-27: Band D £2,265 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,510 | £1,762 | £2,013 | £2,265 | £2,768 | £3,271 | £3,775 | £4,530 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (29% of about 1,310 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 91 m and 94 m above sea level (92 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL5 8HR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SL5 8LJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Martins Heron 433,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Ascot (Berks) 947,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bracknell 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Gold Cup North Ascot | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Bracknell Bus Station | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 17.8 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Green Meadows Surgery | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | David Pharmacy | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Ascot Dental Surgery | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Heatherwood Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Ascot Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Barclays ATM | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Blythewood 1.2 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 500 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ascot Jubilee Recreation Ground 2.5 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,710 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bell barrow on Bowledge Hill, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bell barrow on Bowledge Hill | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Ascot Place | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pump Rough | Wood | 360 m north-west |
| The Dell | Valley | 450 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Slade Pond | Lake or reservoir | 590 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Long Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| New Covert | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Englemere Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
1 of the street's 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bracknell Forest: see them on the Bracknell Forest page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whitegrove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot Local SL5 8HN | Retailers - other | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Aug 2025 |
| The Bite Bar SL5 8HN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 4 Good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Something Else To Eat SL5 8HN | Other catering premises | 340 m | 4 Good | 5 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Asher Drive (5); On or near Bracken Bank (5); On or near The Grove (1); On or near Greenwood (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 64% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 to 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
The Grove · Greenwood · Bracken Bank · Ferrard Close · Sandy Lane · Mill Ride · Mill Ride · Fernbank Place · Wentworth Way · Whitelands Drive · Warren Row · St Christophers Gardens
All the streets in SL5 and across Bracknell Forest.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.