RG7 1AT is a sought-after residential area on Basingstoke Road, 0.1km from Three Mile Cross in Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross. Administratively it sits within Shinfield South ward and the Wokingham constituency.
For serious buyers, RG7 1AT is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wokingham. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £406k, down 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 RG7 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00188395 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BASINGSTOKE ROAD, RG7 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BASINGSTOKE ROAD, RG7 1AT.
343
30
£ 72,000 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG7 1AT 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.
Area Character
RG7 1AT is a young, economically active community — 69% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. At £406k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise. Property prices are trending down 3.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG7 1AT. The average age is 29.9. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 406,250
4 sales · Mean £ 410,625
Detached
£ 382,500
2 sales · Mean £ 382,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG7 1AT has low crime rates — 20 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- Budgens0.1 km
- Three Mile Cross Post Office & Stores0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Donna's Catering Ltd0.5 km
- St Michael's Café0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading5.3 km
- Earley5.5 km
- Reading West5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Three Mile Cross Post Office0.1 km
- Mereoak Lane Turn0.1 km
- Three Mile Cross Post Office0.2 km
- Hartley Court Turn0.4 km
- Mereoak Lane - Great Lea0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG71AT · Data under Open Government Licence