Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

HIGHFIELD CLOSE, RG40 1DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD CLOSE, RG40 1DG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

404

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Avg Age

64

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Avg Income

£ 53,800 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG40 1DG 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.

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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

RG40 1DG is a settled retirement community — average age 64, 74% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 64). Property prices are trending up 3.4% year-on-year.

home £442,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG40 1DG is a well-regarded residential area on Highfield Close, 0.5km from Wokingham in Wokingham. Administratively it sits within Norreys ward and the Wokingham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG40, RG40 1DG offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An established, mature community with an average age of 64 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £442k, up 3.4% 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 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00084135 (shared with 28 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 1DG. 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

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 385,000

13 sales · Mean £ 405,721

Flat

£ 240,000

4 sales · Mean £ 243,250

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

Crime around RG40 1DG is moderate at 72 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 offences90
Shoplifting28
Criminal damage and arson26
Public order22
Burglary17

school Local Schools

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The Holt School

Outstanding1426 pupils0.5 km
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High Close School

Good78 pupils0.6 km
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CAMHS Phoenix School

Outstanding1 pupils0.8 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Academy

Outstanding327 pupils0.8 km
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Wescott Infant School

Outstanding140 pupils0.8 km
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Westende Junior School

Good231 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's CofE Junior School

Outstanding383 pupils0.8 km
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Walter Infant School

Outstanding303 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Aman Grape Food & Wine0.3 km
  • BP Wokingham SF Connect1.0 km
  • Card Factory0.5 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.5 km
  • Meadow Mart0.8 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Wokingham Guest House0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Roebuck0.4 km
  • The Crispin0.6 km
  • The Dukes Head0.7 km
  • The Gig House0.5 km
  • The Outhouse Brewery0.5 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Salty Olive0.5 km
  • Aroma0.5 km
  • Baranda Restaurant0.5 km
  • Burger King (UK) Limited0.8 km
  • Chalk Restaurants Ltd0.3 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • The Southern Co-operative Limited0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • China Garden0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Mumbai Wokingham0.5 km
  • Papa Johns Wokingham0.5 km
  • Pizza Hut0.5 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wokingham0.5 km
  • Winnersh3.4 km
  • Winnersh Station3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Milton Court0.1 km
  • Glebelands Road0.2 km
  • Clare Avenue0.2 km
  • Rectory Road0.2 km
  • Clare Avenue0.2 km