Rectory Close Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (GU47), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3801043.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £580,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3, E: 1).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sandhurst (Berks), about 630 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Trilakes Fishery and Country Park, is about 270 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 63 to 65 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Oakley Health Group, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £580,000 | £580,000 | £580,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £490,000 | £450,000 | £530,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £286,000 | £286,000 | £286,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £305,250 | £283,000 | £327,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £312,000 | £312,000 | £312,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £156,000 | £156,000 | £156,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2019 | 2 GU47 8HQ | Detached | £580,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2016 | 5 GU47 8HQ | Semi-detached | £450,000 | |
| 16 May 2016 | 2 GU47 8HQ | Detached | £530,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2015 | 5 GU47 8HQ | Semi-detached | £286,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2012 | 7 GU47 8HQ | Semi-detached | £283,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2012 | 6 GU47 8HQ | Semi-detached | £327,500 | |
| 12 Oct 2007 | 8 GU47 8HQ | Semi-detached | £312,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2006 | 9 GU47 8HQ | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 28 Nov 1997 | 1 GU47 8HQ | Detached | £156,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 111 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (2); House, detached (1); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (3); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (35% of about 510 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.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 63 m and 65 m above sea level (65 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GU47 8HD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GU47 8HQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sandhurst (Berks) 142,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Crowthorne 248,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Blackwater 384,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lower Church Road Sandhurst | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wokingham Half Marathon Drop Off/Pick Up Point Dowlesgreen | 8 km (5 miles) |
| Car parks | Moor Green Lakes Car Park | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 28 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Oakley Health Group | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest York Way (Dental Surgery) | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Hsh Broadmoor Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, Yateley Police Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Sandhurst Cashzone | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Trilakes Fishery and Country Park 99 ha | 270 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,030 m² | 150 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,800 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 99 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Michael, a listed building (Grade II*), 210 m west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Michael | Listed building, Grade II* | 210 m west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hurts Hill | Hill | 360 m north-east |
| Long Down | Wood | 570 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| School Hill | Hill | 600 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| The Yateley Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 610 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Smallbrook Bottom | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Ambarrow Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 10 |
5 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Sandhurst | Primary | 4–11 | 130 m | No published inspection |
| New Scotland Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Uplands Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cranford Park Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Potley Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Frogmore Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Edgbarrow School | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Get Active Sports at St Michaels Primary School GU47 8HN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Rose and Crown GU47 8HA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Trilakes Nursery and Pre School GU47 8JQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Curry Leaf GU47 8ED | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| The Old Mill GU47 8ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Premier - Newsboy GU47 8ED | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Istanbul Kebab GU47 8ED | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Fourways Residential Home GU47 8JR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Yateley Road (4); On or near Sun Ray Estate (4); On or near Rectory Close (3); On or near Lych Gate Close (2); On or near Mason Place (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 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 | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 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
Nearby streets
Cedars Close · St Michael's Road · Belfry Mews · Mason Place · Firtree Close · Yateley Road · Chislett Gardens · Sun Ray Estate · High Street · Pinewood Close · Chelwood Drive · Maple Close
All the streets in GU47 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.