Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

CARINA DRIVE, RG40 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARINA DRIVE, RG40 1BF.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 82,000 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour14
Vehicle crime10
Public order4
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Floreat Montague Park Primary School

Good424 pupils0.8 km
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Foundry College

Good9 pupils0.9 km
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King's Academy Oakwood

142 pupils1.0 km
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St Crispin's School

Good1280 pupils1.0 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good1.0 km
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Keep Hatch Primary School

Good439 pupils1.1 km
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Westende Junior School

Good231 pupils1.2 km
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Wescott Infant School

Outstanding140 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Barrett Food Stores0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • Cherry Local Food & Wine0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Oakingham Belle0.5 km
  • The Three Frogs0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Foundry Bell0.4 km
  • Hilton St Annes Manor0.9 km
fastfood

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