RG40 1EB is a sought-after residential area on Clare Avenue, 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 1EB offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £880k, up 15.1% 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 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00084148 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLARE AVENUE, RG40 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARE AVENUE, RG40 1EB.
406
52
£ 53,800 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG40 1EB 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. RG40 1EB's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £880k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 15.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG40 1EB. The average age is 52.3. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 823,000
10 sales · Mean £ 802,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG40 1EB has low crime rates — 25 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
High Close School
The Holt School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Westende Junior School
Wescott Infant School
Keep Hatch Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Academy
Foundry College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Aman Grape Food & Wine0.4 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- Holland & Barrett0.5 km
- Odedra Brothers Ltd0.9 km
- Oxfam0.5 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Roebuck0.6 km
- The Crispin0.7 km
- The Dukes Head0.9 km
- The Gig House0.6 km
- The Outhouse Brewery0.7 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Salty Olive0.7 km
- Aroma0.7 km
- Baranda Restaurant0.5 km
- Chalk Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
- Characters Cafe0.7 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- The Southern Co-operative Limited0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- China Garden0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Mumbai Wokingham0.5 km
- Papa Johns Wokingham0.5 km
- Pizza Hut0.5 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wokingham0.8 km
- Winnersh3.5 km
- Winnersh Station3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Clare Avenue0.1 km
- Clare Avenue0.1 km
- Harding Place0.2 km
- Glebelands Road0.3 km
- Wiltshire Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG401EB · Data under Open Government Licence