Queensway Bracknell
1 address across 1 postcode (RG42), about 250 m long. USRN 3801023.
- 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 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 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 60 m away, and Tinker's Copse (2.9 hectares) is about 540 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 51 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Binfield Surgery, about 880 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 56 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
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (64% of about 660 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 (370 m)
- 3M Cain Road, Binfield: up to 29 homes, not permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- Garth Works, Kennel Lane, Warfield: up to 12 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- 3M United Kingdom, Cain Road, Binfield: up to 27 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- The Peel Centre and The Point, Skimped Hill Lane, Bracknell: up to 900 homes, not permissioned (1 km (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
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 51 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG42 1SY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bracknell 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Martins Heron 433,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Wokingham 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 20 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 50 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Priestwood Shops | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bracknell Bus Station | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 170 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 22 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Binfield Surgery | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Priestwood Pharmacy | 130 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Warwick House Dental Surgery | 220 m |
| Hospital | Church Hill House Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Bracknell Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 10 High Street Lloyds Bank | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 60 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Tinker's Copse 2.9 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 560 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 390 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Windlesham Road Allotments 1,200 m² | 200 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 7.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is NEWBOLD COLLEGE (formerly MOOR CLOSE), a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west. 2 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* | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Bowl barrow on Bill Hill | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Jock's Copse | Wood | 500 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Farleymoor Lake | Lake or reservoir | 630 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Tinkers Copse | Wood | 650 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Temple Copse | Wood | 690 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Larks Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| The Dell | Valley | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
None of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, railways or aircraft.
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 | 220 m | No published inspection |
| King's Academy Binfield | All-through | 3–19 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sandy Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Warfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| 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 |
| Ranelagh School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| The Brakenhale School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | 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 |
| Binfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priestwood Pharmacy RG42 1UD | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt | |
| KAMS RG42 1UD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 4 Good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily RG42 1UD | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2022 |
| Koh-I-Noor RG42 1UD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 4 Good | 17 Aug 2026 |
| SHARE Wokingham RG42 1TU | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2026 |
| The Admirals Inn Guest House RG42 1XY | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 350 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jul 2010 |
| BFC- Larchwood RG42 1NE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2013 |
| The Pavillion RG12 2BH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 May 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Priestwood Avenue (15); On or near Saltire Gardens (11); On or near Priestwood Court Road (9); On or near Windlesham Road (8); On or near Windmill Road (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 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) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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 1SY: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Priestwood Square · Brook Green · Priestwood Avenue · Saltire Gardens · Windlesham Road · Priestwood Court Road · Lindenhill Road · Windmill Road · Kingsmere Road · Fanes Close · Weycrofts · Priestwood Avenue
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.