RG7 1BF is a sought-after residential area on The Ashes, 0.3km 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 1BF is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £535k, down 3.7% 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00084189 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE ASHES, RG7 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ASHES, RG7 1BF.
327
40
£ 72,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG7 1BF 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG7 1BF combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£535k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 3.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG7 1BF. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 535,000
2 sales · Mean £ 535,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG7 1BF has low crime rates — 25 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- Greggs @ MFG Swallowfield0.9 km
- MFG Swallowfield0.9 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- Spencerswood Stores0.7 km
- Jacksons Service & Sales Ltd0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Miah's Restaurant0.1 km
- St Michael's Café0.6 km
- Donna's Catering Ltd0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Farriers Arms0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mortimer5.1 km
- Earley6.4 km
- Reading6.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Square0.1 km
- The Square0.1 km
- Hyde End Road0.2 km
- Hyde End Road0.2 km
- St Michaels Hall0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG71BF · Data under Open Government Licence