Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

CHAPEL DRIVE, RG7 2BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL DRIVE, RG7 2BH.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 59,300 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG7 2BH 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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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG7 2BH's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £940k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £940k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 42.0% year-on-year.

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

RG7 2BH is a sought-after residential area on Chapel Drive, 1.4km from Stanford End in West Berkshire. Administratively it sits within Burghfield & Mortimer ward and the Wokingham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG7, RG7 2BH offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £940k, down 42.0% 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 2BH are sourced from Output Area E00082369 (shared with 25 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 2BH. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 940,000

3 sales · Mean £ 971,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

RG7 2BH has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Trunkwell House Ltd0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Old Elm Tree,The0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mortimer2.7 km
  • Bramley (Hants)6.6 km
  • Theale8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • St Marys Church0.1 km
  • St Marys Church0.2 km
  • St Marys Church0.2 km
  • St Marys Church0.2 km
  • St Marys Church0.2 km