Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

LOXWOOD CLOSE, RG7 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOXWOOD CLOSE, RG7 1BX.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 72,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG7 1BX 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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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG7 1BX combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£477k 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 up 38.4% year-on-year.

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

RG7 1BX is a sought-after residential area on Loxwood Close, 0.5km from Three Mile Cross 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 1BX offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £477k, up 38.4% 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 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00188399 (shared with 8 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 1BX. 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

White / British86.8%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 490,000

1 sales · Mean £ 490,000

Semi-Detached

£ 405,000

2 sales · Mean £ 405,000

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

RG7 1BX has low crime rates — 8 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 offences10
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

S

Oakbank

Requires Improvement516 pupils1.1 km
P

Grazeley Parochial Church of England Aided Primary School

Requires Improvement208 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Budgens0.6 km
  • Greggs @ MFG Swallowfield0.7 km
  • MFG Swallowfield0.7 km
  • Three Mile Cross Post Office & Stores0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Miah's Restaurant0.9 km
  • St Michael's Café0.6 km
  • Donna's Catering Ltd0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Farriers Arms0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mortimer5.2 km
  • Reading5.7 km
  • Reading West5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Mereoak Lane 30.2 km
  • Mereoak Lane 30.2 km
  • Mereoak Lane0.3 km
  • Mereoak Lane0.3 km
  • Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride0.4 km