Hanworth West
Bracknell Forest 011 · 5 sub-areas · 6,575 residents
Bracknell Forest 011 sits within Bracknell Forest, home to around 6,575 residents and firmly car-dependent territory — over half of residents drive to work. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,380 a month, slightly above the UK median for a 2-bed but considerably cheaper than the commuter belt closer to London. Full gigabit broadband coverage makes it well-suited to remote workers.
Hanworth West 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.
Overview
What's it like to live in Hanworth West?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; 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 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Hanworth West in Bracknell Forest
Living in Hanworth West
This part of Bracknell Forest is typical of the town's suburban character — mostly residential streets, a high rate of owner-occupation, and a population that skews towards families rather than young renters. Around two in three households own their home, which shapes the feel of the area: it's settled, relatively quiet, and unlikely to turn over quickly. That's not a criticism, just the reality of what you're moving into.
The cost picture is mixed. Rents rose roughly 6.7% in the past year — faster than many parts of the UK — but the baseline is still moderate. A one-bedroom flat runs around £1,095 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,380, and a three-bedroom around £1,685. Council tax at Band D is just over £2,260 a year. The rent-to-take-home ratio here is a concern though: at around 65.7%, if you're renting rather than owning, a significant share of your net pay goes on housing.
Just under a quarter of residents are under 18, and couples with children make up roughly a fifth of households — so there's a definite family feel to the area. The degree-qualified share sits at around 30%, slightly below what you'd find in more affluent commuter towns. Unemployment is low at under 3% of working-age residents.
For practical purposes, the nearest rail station is roughly 2.6 km away — about a 32-minute walk, or a short drive. Public transport use is very low here: only around 4% of residents commute by public transport, while over half drive. If you don't have a car, factor that in carefully. A third of residents work from home, which partly explains why rail use is so low. The area has 100% gigabit broadband coverage, so remote working infrastructure is genuinely excellent. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Bracknell Forest 011 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, family-oriented suburban area with low crime and excellent broadband — well-suited to owner-occupiers and remote workers. The trade-off is heavy car dependency and a relatively long public-transport commute to London of around 92 minutes. If you need a car anyway and value space over connectivity, it works well.
- What is the rent in Bracknell Forest 011?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £1,095 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,380, and a three-bedroom around £1,685. Rents rose roughly 6.7% in the past year. Note these figures are estimates scaled from council-level data — treat them as a guide rather than a guarantee.
- Is Bracknell Forest 011 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 50.7 per 1,000 residents a year — noticeably below the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. High owner-occupation and a settled demographic tend to keep antisocial behaviour low. It's not crime-free, but it's safer than most UK areas on the numbers.
- What's the commute from Bracknell Forest 011 to London?
- By public transport, it's around 92 minutes to London — on the longer side for a South East location. The nearest rail station is about 2.6 km away, so most residents drive to it. Over half the working population commutes by car; only around 4% use public transport.
- Who lives in Bracknell Forest 011?
- Mostly owner-occupiers — around 65% own their home. Families with children make up roughly a fifth of households, and around a quarter of residents are under 18. It's a settled, mixed-age community rather than a transient renter population. About a third of residents work from home.
- What schools are near Bracknell Forest 011?
- There are 51 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around half are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of about 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 3.6 km away. If schools are a priority, check individual Ofsted ratings and current catchment boundaries carefully before choosing a street.
- How good is the broadband in Bracknell Forest 011?
- Excellent. Full gigabit broadband coverage — 100% of premises can access gigabit-capable connections, and none fall below the minimum universal service standard. For remote workers, it's one of the strongest points of the area.