Welcome to Bracknell
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Bracknell is a large town and civil parish in Berkshire, England, the westernmost area within the Greater London Urban Area and the administrative centre of the Borough of Bracknell Forest. It lies 11 miles (18 km) to the east of Reading, 9 miles (14 km) south of Maidenhead, 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Windsor and 25 miles (40 km) west of central London. Originally a market village and part of the Windsor Great Forest, Bracknell experienced a period of huge growth during the mid-20th century when it was declared a new town. Planned at first for a population of 25,000, Bracknell New Town was further expanded in the late 1960s to accommodate a population of 60,000. As part of this expansion, Bracknell absorbed many of the surrounding hamlets including Easthampstead, Ramslade and Old Bracknell. As of 2021, Bracknell Forest has an estimated population of around 113,205. The town is surrounded by Swinley Forest (up to Winkfield Row) and Crowthorne Woods.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,671 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
58,467 (2021) |
Density |
3,498 people/km2 |
Mean age |
37.0 |
Ward |
Bullbrook |
District |
Bracknell Forest |
Postcodes |
RG12, RG40, RG42 |
ONS ID |
E04001141 |
Council
Contact details for Bracknell Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Bracknell Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Bracknell Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Bracknell Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Bracknell Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Bracknell Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by Bracknell Forest Council |
Update from the Leader of Bracknell Forest Council - 6 December | Bracknell Forest Council
Published: 6th Dec 2023
Hosted and licensed by Bracknell News
Vodafone seeks a new razor wire fence in Bracknell
Published: 9th Dec 2023
Hosted and licensed by BBC
West Berkshire has highest number of school exclusions in county
Published: 6th Dec 2023