Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

RG40 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG40 1BG.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 82,000 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG40 1BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG40 1BG's low deprivation rank, 61% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

RG40 1BG is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Buckhurst Lodge in Wokingham. Administratively it sits within Wescott ward and the Wokingham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG40, RG40 1BG offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 61% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00188342 (shared with 13 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 1BG. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.6%
Asian / British Asian14.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 58%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RG40 1BG has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences34
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour13
Public order6
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Floreat Montague Park Primary School

Good424 pupils0.0 km
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St Crispin's School

Good1280 pupils1.1 km
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King's Academy Oakwood

142 pupils1.2 km
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Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham

Inadequate49 pupils1.3 km
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Westende Junior School

Good231 pupils1.4 km
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Wescott Infant School

Outstanding140 pupils1.4 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Academy

Outstanding327 pupils1.5 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.1 km
  • Cherry Local Food & Wine0.9 km
  • DB's Mobile Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • B A McLeish0.8 km
  • Wokingham Convenience Store0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Oakingham Belle0.6 km
  • The White Horse0.9 km
  • The Three Frogs0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Oakwood Kitchens0.6 km
  • The Foundry Bell0.5 km
  • Oakwood Youth Challenge0.6 km
  • Hilton St Annes Manor0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Sai’s Traditional Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • WAI WAI house0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wokingham2.5 km
  • Bracknell3.9 km
  • Crowthorne4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Plough Lane0.5 km
  • Plough Lane0.5 km