Chime Close Bracknell
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (RG42), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3802194.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £627,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (A: 5, B: 2).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; 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 Bracknell, about 2 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 160 m away, and Piggy Wood (2.1 hectares) is about 480 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 68 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Evergreen Practice, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 510 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 82% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £627,500 | £550,000 | £705,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | £690,000 | £640,000 | £950,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep 2025 | 2 RG42 6FR | Semi-detached | £550,000 | New build. |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 1 RG42 6FR | Semi-detached | £705,000 | New build. |
| 27 Nov 2024 | 5 RG42 6FR | Detached | £640,000 | New build. |
| 25 Jul 2024 | 4 RG42 6FR | Semi-detached | £725,000 | New build. |
| 25 Jun 2024 | 7 RG42 6FR | Detached | £950,000 | New build. |
| 21 Jun 2024 | 6 RG42 6FR | Detached | £655,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 118 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, detached (3). Built: 2024 (7).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (22% of about 1,000 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)
- Land at Battle Bridge House & garage Forest Road Warfield: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 68 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG42 6FR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bracknell 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Martins Heron 433,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Ascot (Berks) 947,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Priory Lane Whitegrove | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bracknell Bus Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | The Avenue Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 20.1 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Evergreen Practice | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park House Dental Surgery | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Church Hill House Hospital | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Bracknell Police Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 10 High Street Lloyds Bank | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 160 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Piggy Wood 2.1 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 810 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 110 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,470 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 4.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
18 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Piggy Wood | Wood | 560 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Larks Hill | Hill | 640 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Whitegrove Copse | Wood | 720 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Hill Copse | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Allsmoor Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| The Dell | Valley | 3 km (1.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
None of the street's 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, railways or aircraft.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sandy Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Garth Hill College | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whitegrove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holly Spring Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Old Priory Lane (6); On or near Hoffman Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 82% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 51% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Pendulum Road · Melody Lane · Bell Croft · Hoffman Close · Bellis Mews · Bronze Close · Priory Lane · Setter Combe · Priory Lane · Chuff Corner · Old Priory Lane · Harvest Ride
All the streets in 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.