RG40 1BG is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Buckhurst Lodge in Wokingham. Administratively it sits within Wescott ward and the Wokingham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG40, RG40 1BG offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 61% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00188342 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG40 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG40 1BG.
294
31
£ 82,000 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG40 1BG 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. RG40 1BG's low deprivation rank, 61% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG40 1BG. The average age is 30.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG40 1BG has low crime rates — 38 incidents 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
Floreat Montague Park Primary School
St Crispin's School
King's Academy Oakwood
Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham
Westende Junior School
Wescott Infant School
St Teresa's Catholic Academy
All Saints Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Co-operative Food0.1 km
- Cherry Local Food & Wine0.9 km
- DB's Mobile Fish & Chips0.6 km
- B A McLeish0.8 km
- Wokingham Convenience Store0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Oakingham Belle0.6 km
- The White Horse0.9 km
- The Three Frogs0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Oakwood Kitchens0.6 km
- The Foundry Bell0.5 km
- Oakwood Youth Challenge0.6 km
- Hilton St Annes Manor0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Sai’s Traditional Fish & Chips0.9 km
- WAI WAI house0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wokingham2.5 km
- Bracknell3.9 km
- Crowthorne4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Plough Lane0.5 km
- Plough Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RG401BG · Data under Open Government Licence