{"id":108025,"date":"2023-11-16T11:22:33","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T11:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sevencapital.com\/?p=108025"},"modified":"2024-02-21T12:05:16","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T12:05:16","slug":"bracknells-thriving-community-spirit-supports-positive-population-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sevencapital.com\/property-news\/bracknells-thriving-community-spirit-supports-positive-population-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"Bracknell\u2019s Thriving Community Spirit Supports Positive Population Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"

Originally a small market town, Bracknell<\/a> has long been known for its tight-knit community and a strong sense of togetherness. The community spirit in Bracknell is one of many appealing aspects of the town and has not only attracted newcomers looking for great social amenities and a sense of belonging, but has also inspired residents to stay and engage actively in the local life.<\/p>\n

Here we take a look at Bracknell\u2019s thriving community landscape and the town\u2019s growing appeal to the homebuyer market.<\/p>\n

Bracknell Town Centre Community Spaces<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s no secret that the South East has transformed through a number of ambitious regeneration schemes<\/a>, and this has contributed to a surge in homebuyer confidence within the region.<\/a><\/p>\n

In Bracknell, major developments such as The Lexicon Shopping Centre and Princess Square have only added to the community feel by creating new social and cultural hubs for residents to enjoy. This, paired with an extensive list of retailers, food and entertainment, as well as vibrant meeting spaces means people living in Bracknell are never short of opportunities to get involved in the local community and socialise.<\/p>\n

In fact, Bracknell town centre\u2019s transformation was crowned Winner of Activation at The Pineapple Awards 2022, celebrating its placemaking and place-led initiatives and the positive social and economic impacts on the local community. With location and local amenities being considerable deciding factors in homebuyer decisions<\/a>, it is no wonder that Bracknell is one of SevenCapital\u2019s top property hotspots for first-time buyers<\/a> and is highly regarded by residents<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bracknell\u2019s Growing Population<\/h2>\n

The Office for National Statistics Census data<\/a> revealed that, in the ten years between 2011 and 2021, Bracknell\u2019s population increased by 10.1%, from around 113,200 in 2011 to 124,600 in 2021. This growth is higher than both the South East (7.5%) and England as a whole (6.6%), highlighting Bracknell\u2019s welcoming charm and appeal.<\/p>\n

ONS midyear population estimates<\/a> also revealed that, since The Lexicon Shopping Centre opened in 2017, Bracknell experienced a 3.99% increase up to 2021. During the same period, records show that the South East region in general experienced a 2.35% population increase, highlighting how regeneration has further reinforced the town\u2019s allure.<\/p>\n

Whilst this is a clear reflection of the transformation the town has gone through as a result of the 20-year regeneration plan, it\u2019s not just regeneration that has improved the local community.<\/p>\n

Community Groups in Bracknell<\/h2>\n

Bracknell has cultivated a strong sense of togetherness through a plethora of local organisations, clubs, and community initiatives; ranging from sports clubs and cultural associations to volunteering organisations – all of which have contributed to the town’s unique and welcoming atmosphere.<\/p>\n

As well as an abundance of active community centres<\/a> in the area, these community groups serve as the foundation of social interaction, support, and positive change within the community. These include:<\/p>\n