RG41 1AG is a sought-after residential area on Nicholson Drive, 0.4km from Emmbrook in Wokingham. Administratively it sits within Emmbrook ward and the Wokingham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG41, RG41 1AG offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 74% 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k, down 56.3% year-on-year. 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 RG41 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00083936 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NICHOLSON DRIVE, RG41 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NICHOLSON DRIVE, RG41 1AG.
574
32
£ 73,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG41 1AG 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG41 1AG combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£470k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 56.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG41 1AG. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 306,225
14 sales · Mean £ 306,160
Detached
£ 620,500
12 sales · Mean £ 636,825
Semi-Detached
£ 500,000
18 sales · Mean £ 503,236
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG41 1AG has low crime rates — 35 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
St Cecilia's CofE Primary School
Emmbrook Infant School
Emmbrook Junior School
The Emmbrook School
The Holt School
St Paul's CofE Junior School
Windmill Primary School
Walter Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Co-operative Food0.2 km
- Shell Little Waitrose Winnersh0.8 km
- ARC Gym0.8 km
- Embrook Post Office/Onestop0.7 km
- Emmbrook Food & Wine0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Wokingham Guest House0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Cantley House Hotel0.8 km
- Village Curry0.2 km
- Monkey Mates0.7 km
- Cantley Park Cafe0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Emmbrook Inn0.5 km
- The Rifle Volunteer0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- It's Pizza Time0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wokingham1.4 km
- Winnersh Station2.2 km
- Winnersh2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Toutley Road0.1 km
- Dog and Duck0.2 km
- Dog and Duck0.2 km
- Queens Road0.2 km
- Matthewsgreen Farm0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: RG411AG · Data under Open Government Licence