THE SHIRES, RG41 4SZ House Prices & Local Information

RG41 4SZ is a sought-after residential area on The Shires, 0.6km from Limmerhill in Wokingham. Administratively it sits within Barkham ward and the Wokingham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG41, RG41 4SZ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £925k, up 16.8% 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 4SZ are sourced from Output Area E00188448 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.