Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

BASINGSTOKE ROAD, RG7 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BASINGSTOKE ROAD, RG7 1AL.

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Population

392

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 72,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG7 1AL 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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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG7 1AL's low deprivation rank, 75% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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

RG7 1AL is a sought-after residential area on Basingstoke Road, 0.6km from Spencer's Wood in Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross. Administratively it sits within Shinfield South ward and the Wokingham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG7, RG7 1AL offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 75% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 RG7 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00188346 (shared with 13 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 RG7 1AL. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.8%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

RG7 1AL has low crime rates — 14 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.

Violence and sexual offences16
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Oakbank

Requires Improvement516 pupils0.7 km
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Alder Grove Church of England Primary School

144 pupils1.3 km
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Lambs Lane Primary School

Good207 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Budgens0.6 km
  • Greggs @ MFG Swallowfield0.9 km
  • MFG Swallowfield0.9 km
  • One Stop1.0 km
  • Three Mile Cross Post Office & Stores0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Miah's Restaurant0.5 km
  • St Michael's Café0.1 km
  • Donna's Catering Ltd0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Farriers Arms0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mortimer5.4 km
  • Earley5.9 km
  • Reading6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Sevenoaks Drive0.1 km
  • Sevenoaks Drive0.1 km
  • St Michaels Hall0.2 km
  • St Michaels Hall0.3 km
  • Clares Green Road0.3 km