Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

READING ROAD, RG41 1HB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for READING ROAD, RG41 1HB.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 70,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG41 1HB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG41 1HB combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£270k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £270k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

RG41 1HB is a sought-after residential area on Reading Road, 0.6km from Emmbrook in Wokingham. Administratively it sits within Emmbrook ward and the Wokingham constituency.

For serious buyers, RG41 1HB is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k. 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 1HB are sourced from Output Area E00083945 (shared with 22 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 1HB. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.0%
Asian / British Asian12.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 270,000

4 sales · Mean £ 287,250

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

RG41 1HB has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime4
Public order4
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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The Emmbrook School

Good1118 pupils0.5 km
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Windmill Primary School

Good199 pupils0.5 km
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St Paul's CofE Junior School

Outstanding383 pupils0.6 km
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Emmbrook Infant School

Outstanding183 pupils0.6 km
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Emmbrook Junior School

Good254 pupils0.6 km
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Walter Infant School

Outstanding303 pupils0.7 km
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The Hawthorns Primary School

Good427 pupils0.8 km
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The Holt School

Outstanding1426 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Co-operative Food1.0 km
  • Meadow Mart0.9 km
  • ARC Gym0.0 km
  • Embrook Post Office/Onestop0.2 km
  • Emmbrook Food & Wine0.6 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Wokingham Guest House0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Village Curry0.6 km
  • Monkey Mates0.9 km
  • Rainbow Cafe0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • It's Pizza Time0.6 km
  • New Peking Chef0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wokingham1.1 km
  • Winnersh2.1 km
  • Winnersh Station2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Rifle Volunteer0.1 km
  • Rifle Volunteer0.2 km
  • Oxford Road0.4 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km