Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

SHORT HEATH LANE, RG7 4EQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHORT HEATH LANE, RG7 4EQ.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 59,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG7 4EQ 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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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

RG7 4EQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £721k, 66% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £721k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

RG7 4EQ is a safe, established residential area on Short Heath Lane, 0.3km from Ufton Nervet in West Berkshire. Administratively it sits within Bradfield ward and the Wokingham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £721k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG7 4EQ are sourced from Output Area E00082386 (shared with 26 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 4EQ. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 721,000

4 sales · Mean £ 739,250

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

RG7 4EQ has low crime rates — 38 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 offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Mrs Bland's Infant School

Good220 pupils1.0 km
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Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School

Good96 pupils1.0 km
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The Willink School

Good1218 pupils1.1 km
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Garland Junior School

Good230 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Burghfield, Mortimer & District Foodbank1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Aldermaston3.7 km
  • Theale3.7 km
  • Mortimer4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Shortheath Lane0.1 km
  • Shortheath Lane0.1 km
  • St Peters Church0.4 km
  • St Peters Church0.4 km