Binfield & Popeswood
Bracknell Forest 002 · 8 sub-areas · 14,283 residents
Bracknell Forest 002, within Bracknell Forest, is home to around 14,300 people and sits firmly in owner-occupier territory — nearly three quarters of residents own their home. A typical two-bedroom property lets for around £1,380 a month, moderately above the national median and reflecting the area's well-connected, suburban appeal in the South East.
Binfield & Popeswood is a mid-density neighbourhood of Bracknell Forest in the South East region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Binfield & Popeswood?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,501 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 8 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Binfield & Popeswood in Bracknell Forest
Living in Binfield & Popeswood
This part of Bracknell Forest has the feel of a settled, family-oriented suburb rather than a transient rental market. Greenspace is genuinely close — the nearest park or open space is under 200 metres away on average, and nearly nine in ten residents can reach walkable green areas on foot. It's the kind of place where people put down roots rather than pass through.
Rents here sit comfortably above the national baseline, which isn't a surprise for the South East. A two-bedroom property runs around £1,380 a month — noticeably more than you'd pay in the Midlands or the North, but considerably less than commuter zones closer to London. For that money you're typically getting more space than inner-city equivalents, and the trade-off is a longer public-transport journey if central London is your office.
The population skews towards families and working-age households. Around a quarter of residents are under 18, and the 35–49 age band is the single largest adult cohort. Owner-occupation sits at nearly 75%, which is high even by South East standards, and the private rental sector is correspondingly small — just over one in eight households. That demographic mix tends to produce stable, quieter residential streets rather than active nightlife.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.8 km away — around a 35-minute walk, though most residents drive. Nearly half the working population works from home, which shapes the daily rhythm of the area considerably. Broadband is 100% gigabit-capable, so remote working is well supported. For the streets and sub-areas within this part of Bracknell Forest, see the sub-areas list below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bracknell Forest 002 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, family-friendly suburban area with low crime, excellent broadband, and greenspace within easy walking distance. The trade-off is a long public-transport commute to London — around 95 minutes — and rents that take up a high share of typical take-home pay. If you work from home most of the week, the quality-of-life picture improves considerably.
- What is the rent in Bracknell Forest 002?
- Rent estimates suggest around £1,095 a month for a one-bedroom, £1,380 for a two-bedroom, and £1,690 for a three-bedroom property. These are estimates scaled from council-level data. Rents rose around 6.7% year-on-year, so budget for further increases at renewal.
- Is Bracknell Forest 002 safe?
- Yes, by the numbers. The crime rate is around 47 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — well below the UK national rate of roughly 80. The area also sits in the top deprivation decile nationally, which is associated with lower crime. It's one of the safer parts of the South East on headline figures.
- What's the commute from Bracknell Forest 002 to London?
- By public transport, the rail journey to London takes around 95 minutes. The nearest station is about 2.8 km away — most residents drive to it. That's a long commute, which explains why nearly half the working population here works from home rather than commutes daily.
- Who lives in Bracknell Forest 002?
- Mostly owner-occupying families — nearly three quarters of households own their home, and around a quarter of the population is under 18. The largest adult age group is 35–49. Around 43% hold degree-level qualifications. It's a settled, relatively affluent suburban community with a strong work-from-home culture.
- What schools are near Bracknell Forest 002?
- There are 42 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 39% are rated Good or Outstanding — below the national share of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is just over 2 km away. It's worth checking the Ofsted website directly to identify the best-rated schools for specific streets in the area.
- How good is broadband in Bracknell Forest 002?
- Excellent. Gigabit-capable broadband reaches 100% of properties in the area, and no homes fall below the universal service obligation standard. It's one of the best-connected areas in the country for home working.