Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

RG40 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG40 1DU.

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Population

404

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Avg Age

64

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Avg Income

£ 53,800 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RG40 1DU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

RG40 1DU is a settled retirement community — average age 64, 74% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG40 1DU is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Matthews Green in Wokingham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Norreys ward and the Wokingham constituency.

Day-to-day life in RG40 1DU has the character of a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. Average age 64 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 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 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00084135 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG40 1DU. The average age is 64.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RG40 1DU 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.

Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson8
Burglary8
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour6

school Local Schools

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The Holt School

Outstanding1426 pupils0.3 km
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High Close School

Good78 pupils0.6 km
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St Paul's CofE Junior School

Outstanding383 pupils0.8 km
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CAMHS Phoenix School

Outstanding1 pupils0.9 km
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Walter Infant School

Outstanding303 pupils0.9 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good1.0 km
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St Cecilia's CofE Primary School

1.0 km
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Keep Hatch Primary School

Good439 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Premier at Ashridge Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Aman Grape Food & Wine0.6 km
  • Card Factory0.8 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.8 km
  • Meadow Mart1.0 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
  • The Southern Co-operative Limited0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Farmhouse Pizza0.9 km
  • Radhuni0.9 km
  • Wokingham Grill0.9 km
  • China Garden0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Wokingham Guest House0.7 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Roebuck0.8 km
  • The Crispin0.9 km
  • The Dukes Head1.0 km
  • The Gig House0.8 km
  • The Outhouse Brewery0.8 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Salty Olive0.8 km
  • Aroma0.9 km
  • Baranda Restaurant0.8 km
  • Chalk Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
  • Characters Cafe0.9 km
  • + 32 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wokingham0.7 km
  • Winnersh3.2 km
  • Winnersh Station3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Jubilee Avenue0.1 km
  • Jubilee Avenue0.2 km
  • Glebelands Road0.2 km
  • Holt School0.2 km
  • Milton Court0.2 km