RG41 1BF is a sought-after residential area on Herd Drive, 0.3km from Matthews Green in Wokingham. Administratively it sits within Emmbrook ward and the Wokingham constituency.
For serious buyers, RG41 1BF is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £538k, up 32.1% 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00188350 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERD DRIVE, RG41 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERD DRIVE, RG41 1BF.
360
27
£ 73,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG41 1BF 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. RG41 1BF's low deprivation rank, 57% ownership, and £538k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £538k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 32.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG41 1BF. 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
Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 510,000
13 sales · Mean £ 539,949
Semi-Detached
£ 392,696
11 sales · Mean £ 409,588
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG41 1BF has low crime rates — 32 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
The Emmbrook School
The Holt School
Emmbrook Junior School
Emmbrook Infant School
St Paul's CofE Junior School
High Close School
Walter Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Co-operative Food0.3 km
- ARC Gym1.0 km
- Embrook Post Office/Onestop0.9 km
- Emmbrook Food & Wine0.5 km
- Shell Little Waitrose Winnersh1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Wokingham Guest House0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Cantley House Hotel0.4 km
- Village Curry0.5 km
- Cantley Park Cafe0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- It's Pizza Time0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Emmbrook Inn0.9 km
- The Rifle Volunteer0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wokingham1.3 km
- Winnersh Station2.6 km
- Winnersh2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Queens Road0.2 km
- Matthewsgreen East0.2 km
- Matthewsgreen Farm0.3 km
- Matthewsgreen Farm0.3 km
- Matthewsgreen East0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG411BF · Data under Open Government Licence