New Forest Ride Bracknell
6 addresses across 5 postcodes (RG12), about 3.1 km (1.9 miles) long, classed as a b road. USRN 3800880.
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Martins Heron, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 60 m away, and Savernake Park (7.2 hectares) is about 590 m (0.4 miles) 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 73 to 86 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Crown Wood Medical Centre, about 640 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 1,240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
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 (47% of about 1,820 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 30 October 2026: BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 15 October 2026 to 16 October 2026: BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 6 October 2026: BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, priority working, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 22 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 9FT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RG12 9QP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RG12 9TZ | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| RG12 9YB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RG12 9YW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 19 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 73 m and 86 m above sea level (80 m on average); the ground rises about 13 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG12 9FT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG12 9QP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG12 9TZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG12 9YB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG12 9YW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Martins Heron 433,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Bracknell 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Ascot (Berks) 947,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Farningham House Forest Park | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Bracknell Bus Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Charles Square Car Park | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 20.5 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crown Wood Medical Centre | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Church Hill House Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Bracknell Police Station | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.7 ha | 60 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Savernake Park 7.2 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 630 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | Birch Hill Recreation Ground 4.3 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,500 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 17 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowl barrow in Swinley Park 390m south-east of Bracknell Bridge., a scheduled monument, 810 m (0.5 miles) north-east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl barrow in Swinley Park 390m south-east of Bracknell Bridge. | Scheduled monument | 810 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| South Hill Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Swinley Park | Wood | 690 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Worldsend Hill | Hill | 750 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Savernake Pond | Lake or reservoir | 910 m (0.6 miles) north |
| The Rough | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Icehouse Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| The Dell | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
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) | 10.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
5 of the street's 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Wood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jan 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: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Harmans Water Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Mar 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: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Fox Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited RG12 0XQ | Other catering premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Tops Pizza Bracknell/ Wingo's Bracknell RG12 0XQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 4 Good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Tesco RG12 0XQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2011 |
| J3 Chinese Takeaway RG12 0XQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Feb 2026 |
| The Woodcutters RG12 0XQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Blue Bay Fish & Chips RG12 0XQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wyresdale (5); On or near Pyegrove Chase (2); On or near Bowland Drive (2); On or near Hope Avenue (1); On or near Southwick Court (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 70% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 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 | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 30 October 2026 (multi-way signals) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 15 October 2026 to 16 October 2026 (multi-way signals) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- RG12 9FT: 2 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- RG12 9QP: 1 address of 40 in the postcode
- RG12 9TZ: 1 address of 33 in the postcode
- RG12 9YB: 1 address of 32 in the postcode
- RG12 9YW: 1 address of 35 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Wyresdale · Tarnbrook Way · Hope Avenue · Burn Moor Chase · Southwick Court · Pyegrove Chase · Bowland Drive · Bruton Way · Purbrook Court · Warwick · Slaidburn Green · Nuneaton
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.