RG7 1DR is a sought-after residential area on Croft Road, 0.8km 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 1DR 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 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £557k. 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00188493 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROFT ROAD, RG7 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFT ROAD, RG7 1DR.
357
40
£ 72,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG7 1DR 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 1DR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £557k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £557k 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 1DR. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 535,000
3 sales · Mean £ 518,958
Detached
£ 692,500
2 sales · Mean £ 692,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG7 1DR has low crime rates — 13 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
Alder Grove Church of England Primary School
Lambs Lane Primary School
Shinfield Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- St Michael's Café0.7 km
- Miah's Restaurant0.6 km
- Dobbies Garden Centres Plc0.8 km
- Donna's Catering Ltd0.7 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- One Stop0.8 km
- Country Butchers0.8 km
- Jacksons Service & Sales Ltd0.9 km
- Warings Master Bakers Ltd0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Farriers Arms0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mortimer5.6 km
- Earley6.0 km
- Reading6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Grovelands Road0.2 km
- Grovelands Road0.2 km
- Appletree Lane0.2 km
- Appletree Lane0.3 km
- Peartree Walk0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG71DR · Data under Open Government Licence