RG7 1BU is a sought-after residential area on Hyde End Road, 0.6km from Hyde End in Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross. Administratively it sits within Shinfield South ward and the Wokingham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG7, RG7 1BU offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £793k. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00188482 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HYDE END ROAD, RG7 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HYDE END ROAD, RG7 1BU.
332
37
£ 72,000 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG7 1BU 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 1BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £793k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £793k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG7 1BU. The average age is 37.0. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 653,750
10 sales · Mean £ 744,750
Semi-Detached
£ 497,000
1 sales · Mean £ 497,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG7 1BU has low crime rates — 10 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
Lambs Lane Primary School
Alder Grove Church of England Primary School
Shinfield Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Country Butchers0.5 km
- Warings Master Bakers Ltd1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Farriers Arms1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Dobbies Garden Centres Plc0.5 km
- Miah's Restaurant1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mortimer5.8 km
- Earley6.1 km
- Winnersh Triangle6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Peartree Walk0.2 km
- Marlow Place0.2 km
- Peartree Walk0.2 km
- Marlow Place0.2 km
- Croft Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG71BU · Data under Open Government Licence