RG40 1BQ is a safe, established residential area on Wiltshire Road, 0.5km from Wokingham in Wokingham. Administratively it sits within Norreys ward and the Wokingham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £435k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG40 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00084153 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILTSHIRE ROAD, RG40 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILTSHIRE ROAD, RG40 1BQ.
337
47
£ 53,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG40 1BQ 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 47, RG40 1BQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £435k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG40 1BQ. The average age is 46.7. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 492,000
41 sales · Mean £ 480,036
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG40 1BQ has low crime rates — 33 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
High Close School
Westende Junior School
Wescott Infant School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Academy
Keep Hatch Primary School
St Crispin's School
Foundry College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Aman Grape Food & Wine0.5 km
- Card Factory0.4 km
- Holland & Barrett0.5 km
- Oxfam0.4 km
- Sally Salon Services Ltd0.4 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Roebuck0.6 km
- The Crispin0.8 km
- The Dukes Head0.9 km
- The Gig House0.7 km
- The Outhouse Brewery0.7 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Salty Olive0.8 km
- Aroma0.7 km
- Baranda Restaurant0.4 km
- Chalk Restaurants Ltd0.5 km
- Characters Cafe0.7 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- The Southern Co-operative Limited0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- China Garden0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Mumbai Wokingham0.4 km
- Papa Johns Wokingham0.4 km
- Pizza Hut0.4 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wokingham1.0 km
- Winnersh3.8 km
- Winnersh Station3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Osborne Road0.1 km
- Wiltshire Drive0.2 km
- Wiltshire Drive0.2 km
- Seaford Road0.3 km
- Harding Place0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG401BQ · Data under Open Government Licence