Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

THE SQUARE, RG7 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SQUARE, RG7 1BS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

327

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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 1BS 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.

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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

RG7 1BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £484k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 11.7% year-on-year.

home £484,090 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG7 1BS is a sought-after residential area on The Square, 0.3km 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 1BS offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £484k, up 11.7% 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00084189 (shared with 10 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 1BS. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 540,000

6 sales · Mean £ 520,833

Semi-Detached

£ 510,000

8 sales · Mean £ 485,375

Terraced

£ 470,000

2 sales · Mean £ 470,000

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

RG7 1BS has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour28
Violence and sexual offences22
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order6
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Oakbank

Requires Improvement516 pupils1.0 km
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Lambs Lane Primary School

Good207 pupils1.1 km
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Alder Grove Church of England Primary School

144 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Greggs @ MFG Swallowfield0.9 km
  • MFG Swallowfield0.9 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • Spencerswood Stores0.7 km
  • Jacksons Service & Sales Ltd0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Miah's Restaurant0.1 km
  • St Michael's Café0.5 km
  • Donna's Catering Ltd0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Farriers Arms0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mortimer5.2 km
  • Earley6.3 km
  • Reading6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Square0.1 km
  • The Square0.1 km
  • Hyde End Road0.2 km
  • St Michaels Hall0.2 km
  • Clares Green Road0.2 km