RG7 1BD is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Spencer's Wood in Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross. Administratively it sits within Swallowfield ward and the Wokingham constituency.
For families considering a move, RG7 1BD represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RG7 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00167036 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG7 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG7 1BD.
202
46
£ 72,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG7 1BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
RG7 1BD is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG7 1BD. The average age is 46.3. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG7 1BD has low crime rates — 22 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.
school Local Schools
Lambs Lane Primary School
Oakbank
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Jacksons Service & Sales Ltd0.3 km
- Warings Master Bakers Ltd0.1 km
- Greggs @ MFG Swallowfield1.0 km
- MFG Swallowfield1.0 km
- One Stop0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Farriers Arms0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Donna's Catering Ltd1.0 km
- Miah's Restaurant0.3 km
- St Michael's Café0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mortimer5.0 km
- Earley6.6 km
- Reading6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Hyde End Road0.1 km
- Hyde End Road0.1 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- The Square0.2 km
- Post Office0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG71BD · Data under Open Government Licence