Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

COBHAM DRIVE, RG7 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COBHAM DRIVE, RG7 1DJ.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 72,000 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG7 1DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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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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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

RG7 1DJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £439k, 62% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 5.4% year-on-year.

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

RG7 1DJ is a sought-after residential area on Cobham Drive, 0.6km from Ryeish Green 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 1DJ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 25) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 62% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wokingham. Employment levels are high (53% 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 £439k, up 5.4% 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00188397 (shared with 3 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 1DJ. The average age is 25.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.6%
Asian / British Asian20.7%
Black / African / Caribbean8.7%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 289,750

19 sales · Mean £ 287,197

Semi-Detached

£ 420,000

15 sales · Mean £ 423,433

Detached

£ 570,000

14 sales · Mean £ 553,785

Terraced

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

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

RG7 1DJ 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.

Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Oakbank

Requires Improvement516 pupils0.8 km
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Alder Grove Church of England Primary School

144 pupils1.0 km
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Shinfield Infant and Nursery School

Good311 pupils1.2 km
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Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School

Good361 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • St Michael's Café0.9 km
  • Miah's Restaurant0.9 km
  • Dobbies Garden Centres Plc0.5 km
  • Donna's Catering Ltd0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Country Butchers0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Farriers Arms0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earley5.7 km
  • Mortimer6.0 km
  • Winnersh Triangle6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Bays Crescent0.1 km
  • Bays Crescent0.1 km
  • Peartree Walk0.2 km
  • Peartree Walk0.2 km
  • Marlow Place0.3 km