Doncastle Road Bracknell
76 addresses across 6 postcodes (RG12), about 1 km (0.6 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 3800374.
- 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 67% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bracknell, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 230 m away, and Tarman's Copse (11 hectares) is about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 61 to 70 m above sea level.
- Noise: 52 of its 76 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Binfield Surgery, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,010 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 82% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often public order.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2024 | WAITE HOUSE RG12 8YA | Other | £31,620,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Oct 2024 | JUBILEE HOUSE RG12 8YA | Other | £5,027,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (45% of about 1,270 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 (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Technology House Building 2, The Boulevard Cain Road, Binfield: up to 60 homes, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- 3M United Kingdom, Cain Road, Binfield: up to 27 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- 3M Cain Road, Binfield: up to 29 homes, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- HP Beehive Road, Binfield: up to 294 homes, not permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- OTV House Wokingham Road, Bracknell: up to 126 homes, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 13 October 2026 to 15 October 2026: SOUTH EAST WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 27 September 2026: BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
- 4 September 2026: BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, priority working, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 1 September 2026: BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 10 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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| RG12 8PE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RG12 8YA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RG12 8SS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RG12 8FB | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RG12 8YB | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| RG12 8DA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 5 / 9 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 76 addresses are between 61 m and 70 m above sea level (67 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG12 8DA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG12 8FB | 67% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
| RG12 8PE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG12 8SS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG12 8YA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bracknell 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Martins Heron 433,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Wokingham 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Doncastle Road Southern Industrial Area | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bracknell Bus Station | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 22.7 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Binfield Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Priestwood Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rounds Hill Dental Practice | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Church Hill House Hospital | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Bracknell Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Great Holland Cashzone | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Tarman's Copse 11 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 530 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wildridings Playing Fields 5.1 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Ringmead Allotments 1.0 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 27 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowl barrow on Bill Hill, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl barrow on Bill Hill | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| NEWBOLD COLLEGE (formerly MOOR CLOSE) | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| South Hill Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wykery Copse | Wood | 390 m south-west |
| Farleymoor Lake | Lake or reservoir | 580 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Domesday Copse | Wood | 680 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Northerams Wood | Wood | 710 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Jennett's Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Butter Bottom | Valley | 4.9 km (3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 24 | 74 | 76 |
52 of the street's 76 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 2 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildridings Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Great Hollands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | 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 Meadow Vale | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Jennett's Park CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | 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 |
| King's Academy Binfield | All-through | 3–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael's Easthampstead Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| King's Academy Oakwood | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Brakenhale School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| King's Academy Easthampstead Park | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Fox Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ranelagh School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Garth Hill College | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xpress Pramio RG12 1RL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 4 Good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Partners Dining Room Waitrose West Warehouse RG12 8YA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Waitrose Partners Dining Room | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Greggs RG12 1RW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Sodexo at Honda RG12 1HL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Partners Dining Room Waitrose Taylor House | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Critcher Close (3); On or near Doncastle Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 82% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 75% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 45% | 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) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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
- RG12 8PE: 46 addresses of 47 in the postcode
- RG12 8YA: 19 addresses of 21 in the postcode
- RG12 8SS: 4 addresses of 8 in the postcode
- RG12 8FB: 3 addresses of 24 in the postcode
- RG12 8YB: 3 addresses of 4 in the postcode
- RG12 8DA: 1 address of 65 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Doncastle Road · Berkshire Way · Critcher Close · Longshot Lane · Browning Copse · Longshot Industrial Estate · Hewett Lea · Oldbury · Ellesfield Avenue · Green Walk · Butler Drive · Downmill Road
All the streets in RG12 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.