RG41 1BD is a sought-after residential area on Skinner Drive, 0.6km from Emmbrook in Wokingham. Administratively it sits within Emmbrook ward and the Wokingham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG41, RG41 1BD offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wokingham. Employment levels are high (47% 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. Property: Prices average £506k. 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 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00188350 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SKINNER DRIVE, RG41 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKINNER DRIVE, RG41 1BD.
360
27
£ 73,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG41 1BD 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 1BD combines high owner-occupation (57%), strong property values (£506k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG41 1BD. The average age is 27.0. 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: Youthful and energetic. The demographic is characterized by a high concentration of young adults and early-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 485,000
11 sales · Mean £ 497,963
Terraced
£ 544,500
1 sales · Mean £ 544,500
Detached
£ 605,000
2 sales · Mean £ 605,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG41 1BD 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
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 Food0.1 km
- Shell Little Waitrose Winnersh1.0 km
- ARC Gym1.0 km
- Embrook Post Office/Onestop0.8 km
- Emmbrook Food & Wine0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Cantley House Hotel0.8 km
- Village Curry0.4 km
- Monkey Mates0.8 km
- Cantley Park Cafe0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Emmbrook Inn0.7 km
- The Rifle Volunteer0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- It's Pizza Time0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wokingham1.6 km
- Winnersh Station2.2 km
- Winnersh2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Toutley Road0.1 km
- Queens Road0.2 km
- Dog and Duck0.3 km
- Dog and Duck0.3 km
- Matthewsgreen Farm0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG411BD · Data under Open Government Licence