Is RG7 1AU a safe place to live?

Yes, RG7 1AU is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 14 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of RG7 1AU?

The population for the RG7 1AU area is approximately 392 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

BASINGSTOKE ROAD, RG7 1AU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

392

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Avg Age

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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 1AU 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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2/10

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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 1AU's low deprivation rank, 75% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG7 1AU is a sought-after residential area on Basingstoke Road, 0.2km from Three Mile Cross in Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross. Administratively it sits within Shinfield South ward and the Wokingham constituency.

For serious buyers, RG7 1AU is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 1AU 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 1AU. 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.

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

RG7 1AU 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 offences21

Anti-social behaviour5

Other theft4

Criminal damage and arson4

Public order4

school Local Schools

Oakbank

Requires Improvement516 pupils0.6 km

Alder Grove Church of England Primary School

144 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Budgens0.1 km
Three Mile Cross Post Office & Stores0.1 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Donna's Catering Ltd0.4 km
St Michael's Café0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Reading5.4 km
Earley5.5 km
Reading West5.7 km

Bus Stops

Three Mile Cross Post Office0.0 km
Three Mile Cross Post Office0.1 km
Mereoak Lane Turn0.2 km
Mereoak Lane - Great Lea0.4 km
Mereoak Lane - Great Lea0.5 km