Limerick Close Bracknell
26 addresses across 2 postcodes (RG42), about 230 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3800736.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £530,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 10, E: 1).
- Flood: 3 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bracknell, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 200 m away, and Tinker's Copse (2.9 hectares) is about 650 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 60 to 61 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Evergreen Practice, about 710 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 790 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 112 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £530,000 | £530,000 | £530,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £365,000 | £360,000 | £370,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £405,000 | £405,000 | £405,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £239,500 | £239,500 | £239,500 |
| 2006 | 2 | £206,975 | £199,950 | £214,000 |
| 2004 | 5 | £180,000 | £131,000 | £204,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £116,950 | £116,950 | £116,950 |
| 1997 | 2 | £81,500 | £79,000 | £84,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2023 | 13 RG42 1YA | Terraced | £530,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2022 | 21 RG42 1YA | Terraced | £410,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2021 | 11 RG42 1YA | Terraced | £360,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2021 | 9 RG42 1YA | Terraced | £370,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2021 | 3 RG42 1YA | Terraced | £372,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Feb 2017 | 13 RG42 1YA | Terraced | £405,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2014 | 21 RG42 1YA | Terraced | £235,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2013 | 17 RG42 1YA | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2010 | 16 RG42 1YA | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 17 Sep 2007 | 11 RG42 1YA | Terraced | £239,500 | |
| 7 Jun 2006 | 3 RG42 1YA | Terraced | £199,950 | |
| 3 Feb 2006 | 11 RG42 1YA | Terraced | £214,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2004 | 11 RG42 1YA | Terraced | £153,500 | |
| 10 May 2004 | 22 RG42 1YA | Terraced | £131,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2004 | 3 RG42 1YA | Terraced | £180,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2004 | 12 RG42 1YA | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2004 | 9 RG42 1YA | Terraced | £204,000 | |
| 8 Apr 1999 | 9 RG42 1YA | Terraced | £116,950 | |
| 25 Jul 1997 | 3 RG42 1YA | Terraced | £79,000 | |
| 2 May 1997 | 11 RG42 1YA | Terraced | £84,000 |
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (6); House, semi-detached (5); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1950-1966 (14); 1976-1982 (2); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8); owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (1).
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 (56% of about 1,900 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)
- OTV House Wokingham Road, Bracknell: up to 126 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Albert Road Car Park Bracknell: up to 40 homes, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Garth Works, Kennel Lane, Warfield: up to 12 homes, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Bus Depot Market Street Bracknell: up to 141 homes, not permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Bus Depot Market Street Bracknell: up to 141 homes, not permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Bus Depot Market Street Bracknell: up to 150 homes, not permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- The Peel Centre and The Point, Skimped Hill Lane, Bracknell: up to 900 homes, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Amber House & Northgate House Market Street Bracknell: up to 193 homes, permissioned (890 m (0.6 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RG42 1YA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| RG42 1YT | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 26 addresses are between 60 m and 61 m above sea level (61 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG42 1YA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG42 1YT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bracknell 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Martins Heron 433,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Wokingham 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 49 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Limerick Close Priestwood | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bracknell Bus Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking & Property Management | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 220 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 21.6 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Evergreen Practice | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Priestwood Pharmacy | 250 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Warwick House Dental Surgery | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Church Hill House Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Bracknell Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 10 High Street Lloyds Bank | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,950 m² | 200 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Tinker's Copse 2.9 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 560 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 770 m² | 70 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 6.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is NEWBOLD COLLEGE (formerly MOOR CLOSE), a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 1.6 km (1 mile) west. 6 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* | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Bowl barrow on Bill Hill | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Jock's Copse | Wood | 720 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Tinkers Copse | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Farleymoor Lake | Lake or reservoir | 940 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Temple Copse | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Larks Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| The Dell | Valley | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 26 | 26 |
8 of the street's 26 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 Meadow Vale | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sandy Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 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 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| King's Academy Binfield | All-through | 3–19 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Warfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ranelagh School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 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 |
| Wildridings Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| The Brakenhale School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Admirals Inn Guest House RG42 1XY | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 100 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jul 2010 |
| Spar RG42 2AP | Retailers - other | 120 m | 4 Good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| SHARE Wokingham RG42 1TU | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily RG42 1UD | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2022 |
| Koh-I-Noor RG42 1UD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 4 Good | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Priestwood Pharmacy RG42 1UD | Retailers - other | 260 m | Exempt | |
| KAMS RG42 1UD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 4 Good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| BFC- Larchwood RG42 1NE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2013 |
| BP Bracknell SF Connect - including Petrol RG42 1NB | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 |
| Vehicle crime | 18 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fairfax (29); On or near Meadow Way (12); On or near Saltire Gardens (11); On or near Priestwood Court Road (9); On or near St Anthonys Close (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 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 | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 6 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
Arlington Close · Bevan Gate · Hawthorn Close · St Anthonys Close · Meadow Way · Fairfax · Priestwood Court Road · Saltire Gardens · Wilders Close · Merryhill Road · Windmill Road · Honeyhill Road
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.