Cain Road Bracknell
104 addresses across 9 postcodes (RG12,RG42), about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 3800212.
- Energy: 80 homes have an energy certificate (B: 9, C: 51, D: 2, E: 17, F: 1).
- Flood: 7 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 C; Band D in Bracknell Forest costs £2,265 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bracknell, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 330 m away, and Tarman's Copse (11 hectares) is about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 57 to 68 m above sea level.
- Noise: 85 of its 107 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Binfield Surgery, about 890 m (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 810 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2024 | UNIT D, THE BOULEVARD RG12 1WP | Other | £2,775,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Apr 2023 | BROOK HOUSE RG12 1HL | Other | £6,150,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Apr 2021 | CAIN HOUSE RG12 1JE | Other | £47,500,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Jan 2021 | BROOK HOUSE RG12 1HL | Other | £2,700,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Nov 2019 | CAIN HOUSE RG12 1JE | Other | £28,100,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Feb 2017 | HONDA MOTOR LTD, THE HONDA INSTITUTE RG12 1HL | Other | £4,225,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Dec 2016 | UNIT B, THE BOULEVARD RG12 1WP | Other | £7,500,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Dec 2016 | UNIT A, THE BOULEVARD RG12 1WP | Other | £4,270,952 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Dec 2016 | UNIT A, THE BOULEVARD RG12 1WP | Other | £3,670,744 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Oct 2016 | BROOK HOUSE RG12 1HL | Other | £9,690,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
80 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 54 m². Most common: Flat (80). Built: 2022 (44); 2019 (20); 2012 onwards (16). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (16).
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 C (32% of about 1,950 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Technology House Building 2, The Boulevard Cain Road, Binfield: up to 93 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- Technology House Building 2, The Boulevard Cain Road, Binfield: up to 60 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- 3M United Kingdom, Cain Road, Binfield: up to 27 homes, permissioned (170 m)
- 3M Cain Road, Binfield: up to 29 homes, not permissioned (280 m)
- HP Beehive Road, Binfield: up to 294 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- OTV House Wokingham Road, Bracknell: up to 126 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 30 September 2026 to 2 October 2026: BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Finished in the last three months
- 2 September 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (minor works)
- 20 August 2026 to 23 August 2026: SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN POWER DISTRIBUTION (SSEPD), Remedial works, multi-way signals, on the footway, carriageway (minor works)
- 18 August 2026 to 26 August 2026: BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 4 May 2026 to 27 July 2026: SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN POWER DISTRIBUTION (SSEPD), New service connection, multi-way signals, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| RG12 1WP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RG12 1BF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RG12 1HL | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| RG42 1AN | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| RG12 1JE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RG12 1LF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RG12 1RB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 4 / 2 | unlikely |
| RG12 1RL | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RG12 8HT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 108 addresses are between 57 m and 68 m above sea level (65 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG12 1BF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG12 1HL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG12 1JE | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| RG12 1LF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG12 1RB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG12 1RL | 98% | 94% | 94% | 2% |
| RG12 1WP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG12 8HT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bracknell 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Martins Heron 433,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Wokingham 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Boulevard John Nike Leisure Centre | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bracknell Bus Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 23 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Binfield Surgery | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Priestwood Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rounds Hill Dental Practice | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Church Hill House Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Bracknell Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Great Holland Cashzone | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 330 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Tarman's Copse 11 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 360 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 360 m |
| Allotments | Ringmead Allotments 1.0 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is NEWBOLD COLLEGE (formerly MOOR CLOSE), a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) north. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| NEWBOLD COLLEGE (formerly MOOR CLOSE) | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Bowl barrow on Bill Hill | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| South Hill Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 3 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Farleymoor Lake | Lake or reservoir | 450 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Wykery Copse | Wood | 500 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Riggs Copse | Wood | 710 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Tarman's Copse | Wood | 900 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Domesday Copse | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Jennett's Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 107 | 94 |
85 of the street's 107 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Academy Binfield | All-through | 3–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King's Academy Meadow Vale | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| King's Academy Oakwood | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wildridings Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Jennett's Park CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Great Hollands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| King's Academy Easthampstead Park | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Binfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Michael's Easthampstead Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Storey at 3M RG12 8HT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Sodexo at Honda RG12 1HL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Xpress Pramio RG12 1RL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 4 Good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Christ The King Junior Football Club Windinghouse Pavillion | Other catering premises | 290 m | 4 Good | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Connect Catering Ltd RG12 1HL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (thames-valley).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 78% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 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 | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 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
- RG12 1WP: 64 addresses of 65 in the postcode
- RG12 1BF: 25 addresses
- RG12 1HL: 5 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- RG42 1AN: 5 addresses of 60 in the postcode
- RG12 1JE: 1 address
- RG12 1LF: 1 address
- RG12 1RB: 1 address of 15 in the postcode
- RG12 1RL: 1 address of 67 in the postcode
- RG12 8HT: 1 address
Nearby streets
Longshot Lane · Longshot Industrial Estate · Berkshire Way · Turnpike Road · Butler Drive · Cookham Road · Hewett Lea · Browning Copse · Green Walk · Challis Place · Brickmakers Corner · Critcher Close
All the streets in RG12, RG42 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.