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Stats and information for businesses considering relocation to or setting up an office in Bracknell.

Bracknell is part of the Bracknell Forest borough. The growth of the town resulted in it absorbing the outlying areas of Winkfield, Warfield and Binfield. In 1955, it was made into a civil parish. Bracknell achieved borough status in 1988 when it changed its name to Bracknell Forest.

Bracknell is actually a Saxon word that means Bracken covering Hiding Place. The town has a rich history as evidenced by the old buildings that can still be seen today. With the redevelopment of Bracknell to further meet the demands of the new century, more and more businesses are considering the area as an attractive place to further develop their companies. In fact, Bracknell has already enticed some big name companies to relocate and establish headquarters in the town.

Population
109,606

Migration, immigration, ethnic diversity, basic population demographics
• White British comprise the biggest number of the population at 90.6 per cent
• Ethnic minorities comprise 9.4 per cent of the population

Unemployment/employment rate
• Less than two per cent of the Bracknell workforce are unemployed

Average income/salary
• The average weekly income of the Bracknell population is £345.44

Location within the UK and closest major location
• Bracknell is located in Bracknell Forest borough, which is situated near Berkshire. It is adjacent to Reading, Windsor, and western London.

Transport options to and within
• Bracknell has an efficient railway service.
• It has two railway stations – Bracknell and Martins Heron
• It has well maintained roadways and the town is located near the A329 Motorway
• Bracknell also has a bus service

Closest airports with average distance from town/city centre
• London Heathrow is the closest airport to Bracknell.
• Heathrow is about a 30 minute ride by taxi

Dominating sectors / industries
• Service industry
• Manufacturing

Large companies that have headquarters or major branches in the location
• Fujitsu – Siemens Computers
• Dell
• Panasonic
• Hewlett – Packard
• Honeywell
• Novell

Areas that are considered to be prime business locations
• Arlington Square
• Industrial areas in the Western and Southern part of the borough

Major business related events
• Action Against Business Crime Annual Conference

Restrictions
• The Sunday Trading Act of 1994 limits the trade on Sundays for certain businesses

3 best things about the location
• Bracknell has one of the lowest crime rates in the area
• The people of Bracknell are highly qualified workers with 23 per cent boasting of having degrees or higher qualifications
• Bracknell is commuter heaven because of the efficient transport services to and from the area.

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