RG40 1DX is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Matthews Green in Wokingham. Administratively it sits within Norreys ward and the Wokingham constituency.
For serious buyers, RG40 1DX is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. Residents here average 64 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 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 13 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 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00084135 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG40 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG40 1DX.
404
64
£ 53,800 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG40 1DX 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
RG40 1DX is a settled retirement community — average age 64, 74% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG40 1DX. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG40 1DX has low crime rates — 13 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
25 nearby- Premier at Ashridge Convenience Store0.9 km
- Aman Grape Food & Wine0.6 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Holland & Barrett0.8 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
- The Southern Co-operative Limited0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Farmhouse Pizza0.9 km
- Radhuni0.9 km
- Wokingham Grill0.9 km
- China Garden0.7 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
16 nearby- Roebuck0.8 km
- The Crispin0.9 km
- The Gig House0.8 km
- The Outhouse Brewery0.9 km
- The Redan0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Salty Olive0.9 km
- Aroma0.9 km
- Baranda Restaurant0.8 km
- Chalk Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
- Characters Cafe0.9 km
- + 31 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wokingham0.7 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 Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG401DX · Data under Open Government Licence