Postcode report
Is RG40 1QA a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About RG40 1QA: area rating, property, schools and local change
RG40 1QA is a postcode in Wescott, Wokingham, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RG40 1QA, then scores the surrounding small area 79/100 - top 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RG40 1QA are health and local prosperity, while property market signals 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 RG40 1QA is based on Wokingham 014 Census 2021. It covers 9,488 residents, 3,284 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 77% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 8% 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 10/10.
For property prices near RG40 1QA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RG40 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £565k from 95 rolling sales, up 4.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near RG40 1QA 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 lists 3 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RG40 1QA 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 RG40 1QA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 HMO licences, 8 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 RG40 1QA
Is RG40 1QA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 79/100 (top 4% 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 RG40 1QA?
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 RG40 1QA?
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 RG40 1QA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for RG40 1QA?
LocaleIQ matched RG40 1QA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RG40 1QA?
The latest median sold price is £565k based on 95 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RG40 1QA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 HMO licences, 8 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.