Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

READING ROAD, RG41 1EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for READING ROAD, RG41 1EL.

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Population

394

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 70,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG41 1EL 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.

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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG41 1EL's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £730k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

RG41 1EL is a sought-after residential area on Reading Road, 0.7km from Matthews Green in Wokingham. Administratively it sits within Emmbrook ward and the Wokingham constituency.

For serious buyers, RG41 1EL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% 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 £730k. 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 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00083943 (shared with 47 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 1EL. The average age is 51.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.9%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 730,000

1 sales · Mean £ 730,000

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

RG41 1EL 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 offences20
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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St Paul's CofE Junior School

Outstanding383 pupils0.2 km
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The Holt School

Outstanding1426 pupils0.4 km
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Walter Infant School

Outstanding303 pupils0.4 km
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Windmill Primary School

Good199 pupils0.6 km
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CAMHS Phoenix School

Outstanding1 pupils0.6 km
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The Emmbrook School

Good1118 pupils0.7 km
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Emmbrook Infant School

Outstanding183 pupils0.9 km
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Emmbrook Junior School

Good254 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Aman Grape Food & Wine1.0 km
  • Meadow Mart0.6 km
  • Odedra Brothers Ltd0.7 km
  • ARC Gym0.5 km
  • Embrook Post Office/Onestop0.6 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Wokingham Guest House0.1 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Chalk Restaurants Ltd1.0 km
  • Joy Cafe1.0 km
  • The Cantley House Hotel0.9 km
  • Village Curry0.8 km
  • Zizzi1.0 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • China Garden0.7 km
  • It's Pizza Time0.8 km
  • Pizza Express1.0 km
  • New Peking Chef0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Hope & Anchor0.7 km
  • Masonic Hall0.5 km
  • The Broad Street Tavern1.0 km
  • The Queens Head0.7 km
  • The Station Tap0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wokingham0.6 km
  • Winnersh2.6 km
  • Winnersh Station2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Oxford Road0.1 km
  • Oxford Road0.2 km
  • Holt Lane0.2 km
  • Clifton Road - The Rise0.3 km
  • Clifton Road - The Rise0.3 km