RG7 1BJ is a sought-after residential area on Grazeley Road, 0.3km 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 1BJ is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £546k, down 13.7% 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 RG7 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00188399 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRAZELEY ROAD, RG7 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAZELEY ROAD, RG7 1BJ.
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£ 72,000 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG7 1BJ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG7 1BJ combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£546k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 13.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG7 1BJ. The average age is 36.8. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 512,000
14 sales · Mean £ 537,642
Semi-Detached
£ 532,500
2 sales · Mean £ 532,500
Terraced
£ 283,000
1 sales · Mean £ 283,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG7 1BJ has low crime rates — 12 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
Oakbank
Alder Grove Church of England Primary School
Grazeley Parochial Church of England Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Budgens0.3 km
- Greggs @ MFG Swallowfield0.8 km
- MFG Swallowfield0.8 km
- Three Mile Cross Post Office & Stores0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Miah's Restaurant0.9 km
- St Michael's Café0.5 km
- Donna's Catering Ltd0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Farriers Arms0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mortimer5.4 km
- Reading5.6 km
- Reading West5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Three Mile Cross Post Office0.3 km
- Three Mile Cross Post Office0.3 km
- Mereoak Lane0.3 km
- Mereoak Lane0.4 km
- Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG71BJ · Data under Open Government Licence