Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

BARBER CLOSE, RG41 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARBER CLOSE, RG41 1BU.

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Population

501

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 73,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG41 1BU 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.

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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

RG41 1BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £530k, 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

RG41 1BU is a sought-after residential area on Barber Close, 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 1BU offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £530k. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00083931 (shared with 32 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 RG41 1BU. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.6%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 530,000

1 sales · Mean £ 530,000

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

RG41 1BU has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences20
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Emmbrook Junior School

Good254 pupils0.6 km
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Emmbrook Infant School

Outstanding183 pupils0.6 km
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St Cecilia's CofE Primary School

0.6 km
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The Emmbrook School

Good1118 pupils0.7 km
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Wheatfield Primary School

Good209 pupils1.3 km
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The Holt School

Outstanding1426 pupils1.4 km
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St Paul's CofE Junior School

Outstanding383 pupils1.6 km
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The Hawthorns Primary School

Good427 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Emmbrook Food & Wine0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Village Curry0.6 km
  • Monkey Mates0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Emmbrook Inn0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • It's Pizza Time0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Winnersh Station1.9 km
  • Wokingham1.9 km
  • Winnersh2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Toutley Road0.4 km