RG4 6GE is a sought-after residential area on West Drive, 0.4km from Butts Hill in Sonning. Administratively it sits within Sonning ward and the Maidenhead constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG4, RG4 6GE offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wokingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.7M, up 25.2% 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 RG4 6GE are sourced from Output Area E00084207 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST DRIVE, RG4 6GE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST DRIVE, RG4 6GE.
325
47
£ 64,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG4 6GE 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. RG4 6GE's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £1.7M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.7M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 25.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG4 6GE. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,500,000
7 sales · Mean £ 1,373,571
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG4 6GE has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
Sonning Church of England Primary School
Willow Bank Junior School
Willow Bank Infant School
Waingels
The Ambleside Centre
Beechwood Primary School
The Bulmershe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Sonning Club1.0 km
- Bowling Pavilion0.8 km
- Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.8 km
- Redingensians Sports Club Ltd0.8 km
- Sonning Golf Club Ltd0.5 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Woodford Park Leisure Centre0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley2.6 km
- Winnersh Triangle3.1 km
- Twyford3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Holmemoor Drive0.2 km
- Holmemoor Drive0.2 km
- Ryecroft Close0.3 km
- Butts Hill Bridge0.3 km
- Butts Hill Bridge0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG46GE · Data under Open Government Licence