Bracknell is set to grow by thousands of residents in the next 10 years, according to official data.
Bracknell is projected to see a population surge in the next decade, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Current figures show that the number of residents in Bracknell Forest is set to rise from 127,030 in 2022 to 136,828 by 2032, marking a net increase of 9,978 people.
The primary drivers of this growth are births and deaths, which are expected to increase the population by 4,391. Unlike many areas in England, internal migration will also play a role, contributing an additional 2,797 residents over the next 10 years.
However, Bracknell is anticipated to lose around 1,555 people to other UK nations like Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland during this period.
On an international scale, Bracknell will welcome a net gain of 4,081 people from abroad, with an influx of 10,651 new residents and outflow of 6,570.
This population growth represents a 3.2% increase and aligns with the goals laid out by Bracknell Forest Council’s Local Plan, adopted in March 2022, which outlines development strategies up to 2037.
Notably, a previously proposed garden village with 2,000 homes at Jealott's Hill was excluded from the plan. An AI model suggests that future growth will mainly focus on planned developments in the town centre and surrounding areas while managing pressures at the urban-rural edge.
Overall, Bracknell is preparing for a busy decade ahead as it adapts to these changing demographics and development aspirations.
James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporter
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