Postcode report
Is GU47 0RN a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About GU47 0RN: area rating, property, schools and local change
GU47 0RN is a postcode in Owlsmoor & College Town, Bracknell Forest, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near GU47 0RN, then scores the surrounding small area 81/100 - top 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GU47 0RN are health and safety, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for GU47 0RN is based on Bracknell Forest 015 Census 2021. It covers 7,136 residents, 1,681 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 7% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near GU47 0RN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the GU47 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £470k from 97 rolling sales, up 11.2% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near GU47 0RN can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near GU47 0RN by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around GU47 0RN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about GU47 0RN
Is GU47 0RN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 81/100 (top 3% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near GU47 0RN?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near GU47 0RN?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near GU47 0RN?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for GU47 0RN?
LocaleIQ matched GU47 0RN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GU47 0RN?
The latest median sold price is £470k based on 97 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around GU47 0RN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.