Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

SIMONDS GROVE, RG7 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SIMONDS GROVE, RG7 1BH.

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Population

357

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 72,000 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RG7 1BH 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.

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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG7 1BH's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £511k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £511k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 7.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG7 1BH is a sought-after residential area on Simonds Grove, 0.6km from Hyde End in Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross. Administratively it sits within Shinfield South ward and the Wokingham constituency.

For serious buyers, RG7 1BH is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £511k, down 7.2% 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 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00188449 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG7 1BH. The average age is 28.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.2%
Asian / British Asian14.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A younger demographic of homeowners. The population consists of young adults and couples who have actively bought property here.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 441,250

20 sales · Mean £ 434,462

Detached

£ 605,000

20 sales · Mean £ 599,947

Terraced

£ 249,000

1 sales · Mean £ 249,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RG7 1BH has low crime rates — 9 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.

Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft3
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Oakbank

Requires Improvement516 pupils1.1 km
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Alder Grove Church of England Primary School

144 pupils1.3 km
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Shinfield Infant and Nursery School

Good311 pupils1.4 km
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Lambs Lane Primary School

Good207 pupils1.4 km
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Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School

Good361 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Country Butchers0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Farriers Arms1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Dobbies Garden Centres Plc0.5 km
  • Miah's Restaurant1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mortimer5.8 km
  • Earley6.0 km
  • Winnersh Triangle6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Peartree Walk0.1 km
  • Marlow Place0.1 km
  • Peartree Walk0.1 km
  • Marlow Place0.1 km
  • Croft Road0.2 km