RG41 1BS is a sought-after residential area on Gamble Gardens, 0.3km from Matthews Green in Wokingham. Administratively it sits within Emmbrook ward and the Wokingham constituency.
For serious buyers, RG41 1BS is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wokingham. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k, up 3.0% 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 RG41 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00188350 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GAMBLE GARDENS, RG41 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAMBLE GARDENS, RG41 1BS.
360
27
£ 73,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG41 1BS 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.
Area Character
RG41 1BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £550k, 57% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £550k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 3.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG41 1BS. The average age is 27.0. 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 Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 562,500
16 sales · Mean £ 542,437
Terraced
£ 537,500
3 sales · Mean £ 535,833
Semi-Detached
£ 500,000
3 sales · Mean £ 480,866
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG41 1BS has low crime rates — 35 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.
school Local Schools
St Cecilia's CofE Primary School
The Emmbrook School
Emmbrook Junior School
Emmbrook Infant School
The Holt School
St Paul's CofE Junior School
High Close School
Walter Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Co-operative Food0.3 km
- Embrook Post Office/Onestop0.9 km
- Emmbrook Food & Wine0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Wokingham Guest House0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Cantley House Hotel0.4 km
- Village Curry0.6 km
- Cantley Park Cafe0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- It's Pizza Time0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Emmbrook Inn0.9 km
- The Rifle Volunteer0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wokingham1.3 km
- Winnersh Station2.6 km
- Winnersh2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Queens Road0.2 km
- Matthewsgreen Farm0.3 km
- Matthewsgreen East0.3 km
- Matthewsgreen Farm0.3 km
- Matthewsgreen East0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG411BS · Data under Open Government Licence