RG7 1DP is a sought-after residential area on Grovelands Road, 0.7km from Spencer's Wood 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 1DP offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £768k, up 1.8% 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 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00084195 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROVELANDS ROAD, RG7 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVELANDS ROAD, RG7 1DP.
320
42
£ 72,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG7 1DP 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 1DP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £768k, 61% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £768k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 1.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG7 1DP. The average age is 42.5. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 735,000
13 sales · Mean £ 655,586
Semi-Detached
£ 660,000
1 sales · Mean £ 660,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG7 1DP has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- St Michael's Café0.7 km
- Miah's Restaurant0.5 km
- Dobbies Garden Centres Plc0.9 km
- Donna's Catering Ltd0.8 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- One Stop0.7 km
- Spencerswood Stores0.9 km
- Country Butchers0.9 km
- Jacksons Service & Sales Ltd0.8 km
- Warings Master Bakers Ltd0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Farriers Arms0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mortimer5.5 km
- Earley6.1 km
- Reading6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Grovelands Road0.1 km
- Grovelands Road0.2 km
- Appletree Lane0.2 km
- Appletree Lane0.2 km
- The Square0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG71DP · Data under Open Government Licence