RG40 1BA is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km from Wokingham in Wokingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Wescott ward and the Wokingham constituency.
Day-to-day life in RG40 1BA has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 RG40 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00084264 (shared with 597 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG40 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG40 1BA.
423
37
£ 53,800 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG40 1BA 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.
Area Character
RG40 1BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 33% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG40 1BA. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG40 1BA is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Teresa's Catholic Academy
Wescott Infant School
Westende Junior School
CAMHS Phoenix School
High Close School
The Holt School
Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham
St Crispin's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Aman Grape Food & Wine0.1 km
- BP Wokingham SF Connect0.7 km
- Card Factory0.3 km
- Holland & Barrett0.3 km
- Meadow Mart0.8 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Roebuck0.1 km
- The Crispin0.3 km
- The Dukes Head0.4 km
- The Gig House0.2 km
- The Outhouse Brewery0.2 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Salty Olive0.2 km
- Aroma0.2 km
- Baranda Restaurant0.3 km
- Burger King (UK) Limited0.5 km
- Chalk Restaurants Ltd0.1 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
- The Southern Co-operative Limited0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- China Garden0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Mumbai Wokingham0.3 km
- Papa Johns Wokingham0.3 km
- Pizza Hut0.3 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wokingham0.5 km
- Winnersh3.6 km
- Winnersh Station3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Broad Street0.0 km
- Broad Street0.0 km
- Broad Street0.0 km
- Broad Street0.0 km
- Broad Street0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: RG401BA · Data under Open Government Licence