Area Overview for Easthampstead & Wildridings Ward

St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's, Easthampstead in Easthampstead & Wildridings Ward
Easthampstead: Mill Lane Footbridge in Easthampstead & Wildridings Ward
Church of St Margaret Clitherow, Bracknell in Easthampstead & Wildridings Ward
Bracknell Mormon Church in Easthampstead & Wildridings Ward
New footbridge, Easthampstead in Easthampstead & Wildridings Ward
South Hill Road, Bracknell in Easthampstead & Wildridings Ward
Parkland at South Hill Park, Bracknell in Easthampstead & Wildridings Ward
St Michael & St Mary Magdalene, Easthampstead in Easthampstead & Wildridings Ward
Flats on Reeds Hill, Bracknell in Easthampstead & Wildridings Ward
Ringmead towards Great Hollands Road in Easthampstead & Wildridings Ward
Houses on Reed's Hill, Bracknell in Easthampstead & Wildridings Ward
Easthampstead: A3095 Mill Lane in Easthampstead & Wildridings Ward
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Area Information

Easthampstead & Wildridings Ward sits within the Bracknell Forest unitary authority in Berkshire, covering a compact landmass of 2.0 km². Although the wider ward recorded a population of 8,517 in the 2011 census, the specific designation you are viewing accounts for 1,534 residents with a population density of 771 people per square kilometre. This ward combines the suburban character of Wildridings, located approximately one mile south-west of Bracknell town centre, with Easthampstead, a former village now integral to the southern suburbs. You will find this locale situated strategically between the A322 and A3095 roads, offering straightforward road access. The area includes key landmarks such as Bracknell railway station, which connects directly to Reading and London Waterloo via the South Western Railway network. Local interests can visit St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church in Easthampstead or use the Wildridings Recreation Ground for leisure. Living in Easthampstead & Wildridings Ward offers a settled environment defined by these specific geographical boundaries and transport links.

Area Type
District Borough Unitary Ward
Area Size
2.0 km²
Population
1534
Population Density
771 people/km²

Demographics

Residential life in Easthampstead & Wildridings Ward reflects a mature and established community. The demographic profile indicates a median age of 70, making this one of the oldest wards in the district. This age distribution suggests the area is likely populated by long-term residents and retirees rather than young families seeking to raise children in the immediate vicinity. Home ownership stands at 59%, meaning a substantial portion of the population owns their property outright or with a mortgage. The ward features a mix of accommodation types suitable for single individuals, couples, and empty nesters, though the specific breakdown of household composition is aggregated under the total category. You do not find ethnic diversity or religious data explicitly detailed for this specific ward in the current records. The community feel is shaped by these elderly demographics and the high rate of property ownership, creating a stable residential environment with lower turnover compared to family-centric suburbs.

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Tenure

59
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Age

70
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Household Deprivation

N/A
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NS-SEC

33
in Lower managerial occupations

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Planning

Planning Constraints

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