Waltham Close Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest
11 addresses across 1 postcode (GU47), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3801301.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £290,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 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 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 Sandhurst (Berks), about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 230 m away, and Snaprails Park (3.4 hectares) is about 330 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 71 to 72 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is New Wokingham Road Surgery, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 42% 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 violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £342,500 | £310,000 | £375,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £159,000 | £159,000 | £159,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £136,000 | £117,000 | £155,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £126,500 | £126,500 | £126,500 |
| 2001 | 2 | £167,000 | £110,000 | £224,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £98,475 | £98,000 | £98,950 |
| 1999 | 2 | £85,500 | £79,000 | £92,000 |
| 1997 | 2 | £91,000 | £57,000 | £125,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2024 | 7 GU47 0YX | Terraced | £290,000 | |
| 8 Feb 2019 | 5 GU47 0YX | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2016 | 6 GU47 0YX | Terraced | £240,000 | |
| 9 Nov 2006 | 2 GU47 0YX | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 5 Jan 2006 | 3 GU47 0YX | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2005 | 7 GU47 0YX | Terraced | £159,000 | |
| 5 Mar 2004 | 7 GU47 0YX | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2004 | 6 GU47 0YX | Semi-detached | £117,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2002 | 5 GU47 0YX | Semi-detached | £126,500 | |
| 7 Sep 2001 | 5 GU47 0YX | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 24 May 2001 | 3 GU47 0YX | Detached | £224,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2000 | 6 GU47 0YX | Terraced | £98,000 | |
| 22 Feb 2000 | 7 GU47 0YX | Terraced | £98,950 | |
| 3 Dec 1999 | 6 GU47 0YX | Terraced | £92,000 | |
| 31 Mar 1999 | 5 GU47 0YX | Semi-detached | £79,000 | |
| 27 Mar 1997 | 5 GU47 0YX | Semi-detached | £57,000 | |
| 14 Mar 1997 | 10 GU47 0YX | Detached | £125,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 57 m². Most common: House, enclosed end-terrace (3). Built: 1976-1982 (1); 1983-1990 (1); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (2); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 (34% of about 500 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
Finished in the last three months
- 17 August 2026: BRACKNELL FOREST COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway (minor 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 71 m and 72 m above sea level (71 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GU47 0YX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sandhurst (Berks) 142,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Blackwater 384,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Crowthorne 248,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Yeovil Road Shops College Town | 390 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bracknell Bus Station | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 26.1 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | New Wokingham Road Surgery | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest H A Mcparland LTD | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Owlsmoor Dental Surgery | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Hsh Broadmoor Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police - Crowthorne Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Owlsmoor, Owlsmoor | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Snaprails Park 3.4 ha | 330 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 430 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,380 m² | 270 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 7,940 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 6.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Broadmoor Hospital, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.6 km (1 mile) north. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Broadmoor Hospital | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Werg Hill | Hill | 620 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Edgbarrow Woods | Wood | 850 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Pine Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Edgbarrow Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Broadmoor Bottom | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Upper Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 11 |
2 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhurst School | Secondary | 11–16 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Owlsmoor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| College Town Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Uplands Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Edgbarrow School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wildmoor Heath School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; 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 |
| New Scotland Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinera @ Sandhurst School GU47 0SD | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Asian Grocery Store GU47 0TF | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 23 May 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Group GU47 0TF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Sandhurst Nursery School GU47 0SD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Greengables Day School GU47 0TE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Evesham Walk (3); On or near Keynsham Way (3); On or near Georgeham Road (2); On or near Horsham Road (2); On or near Faversham Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 49% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 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
- GU47 0YX: 11 addresses of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Tottenham Walk · Hailsham Close · Evesham Walk · Faversham Road · Oak Avenue · Lewisham Way · Melksham Close · Apple Tree Way · Culver Road · Okingham Close · Acacia Avenue · Cherry Tree 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.