Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

SKATES DRIVE, RG41 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKATES DRIVE, RG41 1AF.

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Population

574

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 73,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG41 1AF 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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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

RG41 1AF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £737k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £737k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

RG41 1AF is a sought-after residential area on Skates Drive, 0.4km from Emmbrook in Wokingham. Administratively it sits within Emmbrook ward and the Wokingham constituency.

For serious buyers, RG41 1AF is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £737k. 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 RG41 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00083936 (shared with 52 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 RG41 1AF. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.1%
Asian / British Asian20.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 689,950

12 sales · Mean £ 694,150

Semi-Detached

£ 500,000

9 sales · Mean £ 514,622

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

RG41 1AF has low crime rates — 36 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 offences47
Shoplifting14
Public order13
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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The Emmbrook School

Good1118 pupils0.3 km
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Emmbrook Infant School

Outstanding183 pupils0.3 km
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Emmbrook Junior School

Good254 pupils0.3 km
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St Cecilia's CofE Primary School

0.3 km
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The Holt School

Outstanding1426 pupils0.9 km
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St Paul's CofE Junior School

Outstanding383 pupils1.0 km
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Windmill Primary School

Good199 pupils1.2 km
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Walter Infant School

Outstanding303 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.3 km
  • Shell Little Waitrose Winnersh0.7 km
  • ARC Gym0.7 km
  • Embrook Post Office/Onestop0.6 km
  • Emmbrook Food & Wine0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Wokingham Guest House0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Cantley House Hotel0.8 km
  • Village Curry0.2 km
  • Monkey Mates0.7 km
  • Cantley Park Cafe0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Emmbrook Inn0.5 km
  • The Rifle Volunteer0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • It's Pizza Time0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wokingham1.4 km
  • Winnersh Station2.2 km
  • Winnersh2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Dog and Duck0.1 km
  • Dog and Duck0.1 km
  • Matthewsgreen Farm0.2 km
  • Matthewsgreen Farm0.2 km
  • Toutley Road0.2 km