Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

BASINGSTOKE ROAD, RG7 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BASINGSTOKE ROAD, RG7 1AJ.

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Population

392

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 72,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG7 1AJ 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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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG7 1AJ's low deprivation rank, 75% ownership, and £611k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £611k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 44.9% year-on-year.

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

RG7 1AJ is a sought-after residential area on Basingstoke Road, 0.2km from Spencer's Wood in Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross. Administratively it sits within Shinfield South ward and the Wokingham constituency.

For serious buyers, RG7 1AJ is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £611k, up 44.9% 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 RG7 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00188346 (shared with 13 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 RG7 1AJ. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.8%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 517,500

2 sales · Mean £ 517,500

Detached

£ 660,000

3 sales · Mean £ 625,000

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

RG7 1AJ has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour21
Violence and sexual offences15
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Lambs Lane Primary School

Good207 pupils1.0 km
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Oakbank

Requires Improvement516 pupils1.1 km
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Grazeley Parochial Church of England Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement208 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Greggs @ MFG Swallowfield0.8 km
  • MFG Swallowfield0.8 km
  • One Stop0.4 km
  • Spencerswood Stores0.7 km
  • Jacksons Service & Sales Ltd0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Miah's Restaurant0.1 km
  • St Michael's Café0.6 km
  • Donna's Catering Ltd0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Farriers Arms0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mortimer5.0 km
  • Earley6.4 km
  • Reading6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Hyde End Road0.1 km
  • Hyde End Road0.2 km
  • The Square0.2 km
  • The Square0.2 km
  • St Michaels Hall0.3 km