RG7 1ED is a sought-after residential area on Recreation Lane, 0.5km from Spencer's Wood in Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross. Administratively it sits within Shinfield South ward and the Wokingham constituency.
For serious buyers, RG7 1ED is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k. 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 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00084189 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RECREATION LANE, RG7 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECREATION LANE, RG7 1ED.
327
40
£ 72,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG7 1ED 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. RG7 1ED's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £550k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £550k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG7 1ED. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 550,000
1 sales · Mean £ 550,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG7 1ED has low crime rates — 22 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.
school Local Schools
Oakbank
Lambs Lane Primary School
Alder Grove Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- One Stop0.7 km
- Spencerswood Stores0.9 km
- Jacksons Service & Sales Ltd0.7 km
- Warings Master Bakers Ltd0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Miah's Restaurant0.2 km
- St Michael's Café0.4 km
- Donna's Catering Ltd0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Farriers Arms0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mortimer5.3 km
- Earley6.1 km
- Reading6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Clares Green Road0.1 km
- Appletree Lane0.1 km
- Appletree Lane0.1 km
- Clares Green Road0.1 km
- St Michaels Hall0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG71ED · Data under Open Government Licence