RG7 1BA 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 1BA 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 76% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £480k. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00188399 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BASINGSTOKE ROAD, RG7 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BASINGSTOKE ROAD, RG7 1BA.
339
37
£ 72,000 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG7 1BA 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
RG7 1BA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £480k, 76% 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 RG7 1BA. The average age is 36.8. 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 mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 480,000
2 sales · Mean £ 480,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG7 1BA has low crime rates — 18 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- Budgens0.0 km
- Three Mile Cross Post Office & Stores0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Donna's Catering Ltd0.5 km
- St Michael's Café0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Reading5.4 km
- Earley5.5 km
- Reading West5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Three Mile Cross Post Office0.0 km
- Mereoak Lane Turn0.2 km
- Three Mile Cross Post Office0.2 km
- Mereoak Lane - Great Lea0.4 km
- Mereoak Lane - Great Lea0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG71BA · Data under Open Government Licence