RG40 1AW is a sought-after residential area on Woolf Drive, 0.5km from Matthews Green in Wokingham. Administratively it sits within Norreys ward and the Wokingham constituency.
For serious buyers, RG40 1AW is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. Average age 64 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for RG40 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00084135 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOOLF DRIVE, RG40 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOLF DRIVE, RG40 1AW.
404
64
£ 53,800 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG40 1AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 74% owner-occupation and an average age of 64, RG40 1AW is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG40 1AW. The average age is 64.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 247,500
4 sales · Mean £ 262,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG40 1AW has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Holt School
High Close School
St Paul's CofE Junior School
CAMHS Phoenix School
Walter Infant School
St Cecilia's CofE Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Keep Hatch Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Premier at Ashridge Convenience Store1.0 km
- Aman Grape Food & Wine0.6 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Holland & Barrett0.8 km
- Meadow Mart0.9 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
- The Southern Co-operative Limited0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Farmhouse Pizza1.0 km
- Radhuni1.0 km
- Wokingham Grill1.0 km
- China Garden0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Wokingham Guest House0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Roebuck0.8 km
- The Crispin0.9 km
- The Dukes Head1.0 km
- The Gig House0.8 km
- The Outhouse Brewery0.8 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Salty Olive0.8 km
- Aroma0.9 km
- Baranda Restaurant0.8 km
- Chalk Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
- Characters Cafe0.9 km
- + 32 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wokingham0.6 km
- Winnersh3.1 km
- Winnersh Station3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Jubilee Avenue0.1 km
- Jubilee Avenue0.1 km
- Holt School0.2 km
- Glebelands Road0.2 km
- Milton Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG401AW · Data under Open Government Licence