RG7 1AD is a sought-after residential area on Basingstoke Road, 0.5km from Spencer's Wood in Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross. Administratively it sits within Swallowfield ward and the Wokingham constituency.
For families considering a move, RG7 1AD represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RG7 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00167036 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BASINGSTOKE ROAD, RG7 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BASINGSTOKE ROAD, RG7 1AD.
202
46
£ 72,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG7 1AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
RG7 1AD is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG7 1AD. The average age is 46.3. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG7 1AD has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lambs Lane Primary School
Oakbank
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Jacksons Service & Sales Ltd0.0 km
- Warings Master Bakers Ltd0.1 km
- One Stop0.0 km
- Spencerswood Stores0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Farriers Arms0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Miah's Restaurant0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mortimer4.8 km
- Earley6.8 km
- Reading7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.0 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Hyde End Road0.3 km
- Hyde End Road0.3 km
- The Square0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG71AD · Data under Open Government Licence