RG41 1BU is a sought-after residential area on Barber Close, 0.6km from Emmbrook in Wokingham. Administratively it sits within Emmbrook ward and the Wokingham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG41, RG41 1BU offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £530k. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00083931 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARBER CLOSE, RG41 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARBER CLOSE, RG41 1BU.
501
38
£ 73,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG41 1BU 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 1BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £530k, 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG41 1BU. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 530,000
1 sales · Mean £ 530,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG41 1BU has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Emmbrook Junior School
Emmbrook Infant School
St Cecilia's CofE Primary School
The Emmbrook School
Wheatfield Primary School
The Holt School
St Paul's CofE Junior School
The Hawthorns Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Emmbrook Food & Wine0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Village Curry0.6 km
- Monkey Mates0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Emmbrook Inn0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- It's Pizza Time0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winnersh Station1.9 km
- Wokingham1.9 km
- Winnersh2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Toutley Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG411BU · Data under Open Government Licence