Murrellhill Lane Bracknell
36 addresses across 3 postcodes (RG42), about 1 km (0.6 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 3800867.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 2, C: 2, D: 6, E: 3).
- 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 67% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bracknell, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Popes Meadow, is about 290 m 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 64 to 84 m above sea level.
- Noise: 13 of its 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Binfield Surgery, about 860 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 16 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 126 m². Most common: House, detached (9); Bungalow, detached (4); House, semi-detached (1). Built: before 1900 (5); 1950-1966 (3); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (36% of about 560 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 5.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- FORECOURT AND GARDEN WALL TO SOUTH OF POPES MANOR, grade II
- FORECOURT WALL TO NORTH-WEST OF POPES MANOR, grade II
- GARDEN WALL APPROX 45 METRES LONG, ADJOINING NORTH-EAST FRONT OF POPE'S MANOR, grade II
- POPES MANOR, grade II
- WHITEHOUSE FARM COTTAGE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 3M United Kingdom, Cain Road, Binfield: up to 27 homes, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- HP Beehive Road, Binfield: up to 294 homes, not permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- 3M Cain Road, Binfield: up to 29 homes, not permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 29 September 2026 to 30 September 2026: SOUTH EAST WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
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 36 addresses are between 64 m and 84 m above sea level (76 m on average); the ground rises about 20 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG42 4BY | 89% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
| RG42 4DA | 92% | 83% | 83% | 0% |
| RG42 4JQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bracknell 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Wokingham 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Martins Heron 433,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Travelodge Popeswood | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wokingham Half Marathon Drop Off/Pick Up Point Dowlesgreen | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 23.6 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Binfield Surgery | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Binfield Village Pharmacy | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rounds Hill Dental Practice | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Church Hill House Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Bracknell Police Station | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Southern Co-Operative Binfield Cashzone | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Popes Meadow 5.5 ha | 290 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 770 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,590 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 8.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is NEWBOLD COLLEGE (formerly MOOR CLOSE), a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 660 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 17 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* | 660 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pockets Copse | Wood | 510 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Top Copse | Wood | 870 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Pope's Wood | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Riggs Copse | Wood | 900 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Farleymoor Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Jennett's Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 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) | 10.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 23 | 36 |
13 of the street's 36 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 Oakwood | Primary | 4–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King's Academy Binfield | All-through | 3–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Binfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| King's Academy Meadow Vale | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Floreat Montague Park Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightfoots Filling Station - Shop RG12 8TN | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Charnley Care Homes Ltd RG42 4AB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Choice Care Group RG42 4AA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bryan Gardens (6); On or near Bonsey Lane (5); On or near Bailey Walk (3); On or near Springfield Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 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) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 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) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
- RG42 4BY: 19 addresses
- RG42 4DA: 14 addresses of 15 in the postcode
- RG42 4JQ: 3 addresses of 58 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Bryan Gardens · Bailey Walk · Bonsey Lane · Springfield Road · Gabell Mews · Holmes Place · Woodfield Place · Beehive Lane · Birch Ride · Mutton Oaks · Laureates Place · Russell Chase
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.