Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

SUSSEX LANE, RG7 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUSSEX LANE, RG7 1BY.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 72,000 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG7 1BY 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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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

RG7 1BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £887k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £887k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 27.5% year-on-year.

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

RG7 1BY is a sought-after residential area on Sussex Lane, 0.6km from Hyde End in Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross. Administratively it sits within Shinfield South ward and the Wokingham constituency.

For serious buyers, RG7 1BY is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £887k, up 27.5% 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00084196 (shared with 12 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 1BY. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.8%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 41%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 748,750

4 sales · Mean £ 797,125

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

RG7 1BY has low crime rates — 7 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 offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs2
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Lambs Lane Primary School

Good207 pupils1.3 km
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Oakbank

Requires Improvement516 pupils1.3 km
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Alder Grove Church of England Primary School

144 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Country Butchers0.6 km
  • Warings Master Bakers Ltd1.0 km
  • One Stop1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Dobbies Garden Centres Plc0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mortimer5.7 km
  • Earley6.2 km
  • Winnersh Triangle6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Peartree Walk0.3 km
  • Marlow Place0.3 km
  • Peartree Walk0.3 km
  • Croft Road0.4 km
  • Marlow Place0.4 km