Is College Town in Bracknell Forest a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of College Town older than the national average or younger? What is the population of College Town and Bracknell Forest? What is the claimant count in College Town and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.College Town & Bracknell Forest Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for College Town in the Bracknell Forest local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| College Town | 77.95% | 22.05% |
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| Bracknell Forest | 82.63% | 17.37% |
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| South East | 84.24% | 15.76% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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College Town compared to other wards in Bracknell Forest
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Wildridings and Central | 71.68% | 28.32% |
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| 2 | Bullbrook | 75.91% | 24.09% |
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| 3 | College Town | 77.95% | 22.05% |
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| 4 | Harmans Water | 79.65% | 20.35% |
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| 5 | Great Hollands North | 81.28% | 18.72% |
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| 6 | Ascot | 81.96% | 18.04% |
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| 7 | Old Bracknell | 82.76% | 17.24% |
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| 8 | Priestwood and Garth | 82.97% | 17.03% |
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| 9 | Hanworth | 83.43% | 16.57% |
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| 10 | Crown Wood | 83.61% | 16.39% |
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| 11 | Binfield with Warfield | 84.28% | 15.72% |
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| 12 | Warfield Harvest Ride | 84.5% | 15.5% |
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| 13 | Great Hollands South | 84.53% | 15.47% |
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| 14 | Owlsmoor | 86.13% | 13.87% |
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| 15 | Crowthorne | 86.17% | 13.83% |
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| 16 | Central Sandhurst | 86.93% | 13.07% |
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| 17 | Winkfield and Cranbourne | 87.25% | 12.75% |
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| 18 | Little Sandhurst and Wellington | 88.81% | 11.19% |
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';College Town is ranked 3 out of 18 wards in Bracknell Forest for the number of residents born outside of the UK.College Town Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education College Town residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
In this first table we have compared College Town to the national average for England.
| Level | College Town | England |
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| No Qualifications | 13.6% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.47% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 13.8% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.48% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 17.85% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 33.18% | 33.92% |
College Town Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Bracknell Forest.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Bracknell Forest | 2% | -0.2% |
| South East | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 63.32% |
| In Part-Time Work | 23.66% |
| Unemployed | 2.93% |
How many residents own or rent their home in College Town and Bracknell Forest
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in College Town either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 75.7 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 24.3 of College Town residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| College Town | 75.7% | 24.3% |
| Bracknell Forest | 66.75% | 33.25% |
| South East | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
College Town has a significantly higher level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically wealthy area.
College Town compared to other wards in Bracknell Forest
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Winkfield and Cranbourne | 84.08% | 15.92% |
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| 2 | Little Sandhurst and Wellington | 82.4% | 17.6% |
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| 3 | Owlsmoor | 80.48% | 19.52% |
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| 4 | Warfield Harvest Ride | 78.17% | 21.83% |
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| 5 | Ascot | 76.9% | 23.1% |
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| 6 | College Town | 75.7% | 24.3% |
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| 7 | Central Sandhurst | 75.12% | 24.88% |
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| 8 | Binfield with Warfield | 75.02% | 24.98% |
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| 9 | Crowthorne | 72.43% | 27.57% |
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| 10 | Great Hollands South | 71.19% | 28.81% |
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| 11 | Hanworth | 64.19% | 35.81% |
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| 12 | Great Hollands North | 62.36% | 37.64% |
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| 13 | Harmans Water | 60.82% | 39.18% |
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| 14 | Crown Wood | 60.02% | 39.98% |
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| 15 | Old Bracknell | 55.92% | 44.08% |
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| 16 | Bullbrook | 53.8% | 46.2% |
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| 17 | Priestwood and Garth | 50.86% | 49.14% |
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| 18 | Wildridings and Central | 41.99% | 58.01% |
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College Town is ranked 6 out of 18 wards in Bracknell Forest for the percentage of home owners.College Town Health Statistics
College Town has significantly more residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| College Town | 57.89% | 30.99% | 8.72% | 1.86% | 0.55% |
| Bracknell Forest | 52.83% | 34.12% | 9.85% | 2.53% | 0.68% |
| South East | 49.98% | 34.01% | 11.77% | 3.31% | 0.93% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How has the health of residents in Bracknell Forest changed since 2011?
Bracknell Forest residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.26% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 52.4% | 34.29% | 10.06% | 2.53% | 0.72% |
| 2021 | 52.83% | 34.12% | 9.85% | 2.53% | 0.68% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
College Town Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in College Town.| Age Band | Proportion |
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| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
What are the occupations of the residents of College Town?
The largest employment sector in College Town is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Process Plant & Machine Operatives.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 18.96% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 17.41% |
| Professional Occupations | 16.13% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 12.87% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 8.39% |
| Skilled Trades | 7.43% |
| Elementary Occupations | 7.27% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 4.91% |
What is the population of College Town and Bracknell Forest?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Bracknell Forest including College Town. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Ascot | 6025 |
| Binfield with Warfield | 10948 |
| Bullbrook | 6819 |
| Central Sandhurst | 5030 |
| College Town | 6207 |
| Crown Wood | 7824 |
| Crowthorne | 5880 |
| Great Hollands North | 8079 |
| Great Hollands South | 5015 |
| Hanworth | 8175 |
| Harmans Water | 9543 |
| Little Sandhurst and Wellington | 6268 |
| Old Bracknell | 6151 |
| Owlsmoor | 5179 |
| Priestwood and Garth | 8238 |
| Warfield Harvest Ride | 8150 |
| Wildridings and Central | 5781 |
| Winkfield and Cranbourne | 4853 |
| Bracknell Forest Total | 124165 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
