RG7 1AR is a sought-after residential area on Basingstoke Road, 0.3km from Three Mile Cross in Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross. Administratively it sits within Shinfield South ward and the Wokingham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG7, RG7 1AR offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k. 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00188346 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BASINGSTOKE ROAD, RG7 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BASINGSTOKE ROAD, RG7 1AR.
392
40
£ 72,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG7 1AR 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG7 1AR combines high owner-occupation (75%), strong property values (£400k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 RG7 1AR. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 400,000
3 sales · Mean £ 403,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG7 1AR has low crime rates — 15 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.
school Local Schools
Oakbank
Alder Grove Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Budgens0.2 km
- Three Mile Cross Post Office & Stores0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Miah's Restaurant0.9 km
- Donna's Catering Ltd0.3 km
- St Michael's Café0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Farriers Arms0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading5.6 km
- Earley5.6 km
- Mortimer5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Three Mile Cross Post Office0.0 km
- Three Mile Cross Post Office0.2 km
- Sevenoaks Drive0.4 km
- Mereoak Lane Turn0.4 km
- Sevenoaks Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG71AR · Data under Open Government Licence