RG40 1BF is a sought-after residential area on Carina Drive, 0.7km from Buckhurst Lodge in Wokingham. Administratively it sits within Norreys ward and the Wokingham constituency.
For serious buyers, RG40 1BF is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £495k, up 15.8% year-on-year. 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00188371 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARINA DRIVE, RG40 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARINA DRIVE, RG40 1BF.
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£ 82,000 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG40 1BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
RG40 1BF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £495k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 15.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG40 1BF. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 270,000
5 sales · Mean £ 254,600
Detached
£ 610,000
5 sales · Mean £ 605,000
Terraced
£ 335,000
3 sales · Mean £ 339,000
Semi-Detached
£ 485,000
1 sales · Mean £ 485,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG40 1BF has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Floreat Montague Park Primary School
Foundry College
King's Academy Oakwood
St Crispin's School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Keep Hatch Primary School
Westende Junior School
Wescott Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Barrett Food Stores0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.7 km
- Cherry Local Food & Wine0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Oakingham Belle0.5 km
- The Three Frogs0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Foundry Bell0.4 km
- Hilton St Annes Manor0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Oriental Gourmet0.9 km
- Sai’s Traditional Fish & Chips0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wokingham2.3 km
- Bracknell4.0 km
- Winnersh Station5.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Plough0.3 km
- The Plough0.3 km
- Plough Lane0.3 km
- Plough Lane0.3 km
- Proctors Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG401BF · Data under Open Government Licence