Postcode report
Is RG20 4WA a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About RG20 4WA: area rating, property, schools and local change
RG20 4WA is a postcode in Evingar, Basingstoke and Deane, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RG20 4WA, then scores the surrounding small area 48/100 - bottom 37% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RG20 4WA are jobs and housing, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for RG20 4WA is based on West Berkshire 019 Census 2021. It covers 11,178 residents, 889 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 48% owner-occupied, 30% privately rented, 17% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near RG20 4WA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RG20 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £630k from 6 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near RG20 4WA can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RG20 4WA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around RG20 4WA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 29 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about RG20 4WA
Is RG20 4WA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 48/100 (bottom 37% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near RG20 4WA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near RG20 4WA?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near RG20 4WA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for RG20 4WA?
LocaleIQ matched RG20 4WA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RG20 4WA?
The latest median sold price is £630k based on 6 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RG20 4WA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 29 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.