Pitts Close Binfield, Bracknell Forest
11 addresses across 1 postcode (RG42), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3800990.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £550,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 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 3.1 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 63 to 65 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Binfield Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 49% 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 violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £550,000 | £550,000 | £550,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £545,000 | £545,000 | £545,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £269,500 | £265,000 | £274,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £239,000 | £238,000 | £240,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £209,950 | £209,950 | £209,950 |
| 1999 | 1 | £153,500 | £153,500 | £153,500 |
| 1998 | 1 | £142,500 | £142,500 | £142,500 |
| 1995 | 1 | £101,500 | £101,500 | £101,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2024 | 5 RG42 4ES | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2016 | 1 RG42 4ES | Terraced | £545,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2004 | 1 RG42 4ES | Terraced | £280,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2003 | 3 RG42 4ES | Terraced | £274,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2003 | 5 RG42 4ES | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2002 | 2 RG42 4ES | Terraced | £240,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2002 | 1 RG42 4ES | Terraced | £238,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2001 | 8 RG42 4ES | Semi-detached | £209,950 | |
| 14 May 1999 | 2 RG42 4ES | Terraced | £153,500 | |
| 6 Nov 1998 | 8 RG42 4ES | Semi-detached | £142,500 | |
| 27 Sep 1995 | 7 RG42 4ES | Semi-detached | £101,500 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 120 m². Most common: House, detached (3); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (3); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 E (26% of about 700 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)
- Wyevale Garden Centre, Forest Road, Binfield: up to 20 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- Binfield House,Terrace Road North, Binfield, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Wyevale Garden Centre Forest Road Binfield: up to 33 homes, pending decision (810 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 63 m and 65 m above sea level (64 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG42 4ES | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bracknell 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Wokingham 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Martins Heron 433,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rose Hill Binfield | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bracknell Bus Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 23.1 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Binfield Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Binfield Village Pharmacy | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Warwick House Dental Surgery | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Church Hill House Hospital | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Bracknell Police Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Southern Co-Operative Binfield Cashzone | 240 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 14 ha | 310 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,200 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Foxley Fields 1.2 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,710 m² | 330 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 19 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Binfield Place, a listed building (Grade II*), 470 m (0.3 miles) west. 37 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Binfield Place | Listed building, Grade II* | 470 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Binfield Park | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) north |
| NEWBOLD COLLEGE (formerly MOOR CLOSE) | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 830 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pope's Wood | Wood | 660 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Temple Copse | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Swain's Copse | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Tinkers Copse | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Cabbage Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Farleymoor Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 390 m | No published inspection |
| King's Academy Binfield | All-through | 3–19 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King's Academy Meadow Vale | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| King's Academy Oakwood | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Big Thumb RG42 4DS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Oakmede Bakery RG42 4JF | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 22 May 2026 |
| Binfield Social Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2023 |
| Newbold College Ltd RG42 4AN | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Amir Restaurant RG42 4JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| School Kitchen RG42 4EW | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Funtastic Kids Ltd at Binfield Primary School RG42 4EW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2025 |
| The Foxes' Den Cafe CIC RG42 4EW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 4 Good | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Busy Bees at Binfield RG42 5JA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Binfield Village Stores RG42 5JB | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 10 Dec 2012 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Minoru Place (4); On or near Emmets Nest (2); On or near Thorp Close (2); On or near Forest Road (1); On or near Hillside Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 59% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 36% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 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) | 49% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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 4ES: 11 addresses
Nearby streets
Emmets Park · Emmets Park · Hillside Drive · Minoru Place · Emmets Park · Beresford Way · Rose Hill · York Road · Cressex Close · Thorp Close · Terrace Road South · Haddenhurst Court
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.