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RG7 1AA Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review

Lower crime rate4.3/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesCriminal Damage And ArsonAnti Social BehaviourOther Theft…and 2 more

Trend -37% versus prior comparable archive

Higher-income area 6.7/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 7/10England
Median sold price£405kRG7 sample - 124 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for England
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area86.3%Average for England82.2%
Significant presencewhite other, asian indian, black african
Immediate area10.1%Average for England
Main religionChristian
Immediate area45%Average for England
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area408Average for England3,535
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area61.4%Average for England60.4%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area74.5%Average for England61.8%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area83.1%Average for England

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied74.5% dominant

Owned74.5%
Private rent11.1%
Social rent8.4%

Some well-rated schools nearby 4 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Holiday and weekly activities nearby 9 matched

Football Fun Factory (Ryeish Green)Ages 1-3 · Ryeish Green Sports Hub Hyde End Lane, Reading, UK · 1.2 km
Holiday clubs
Football Fun Factory (Ryeish Green)Ages 3-5 · Ryeish Green Sports Hub Hyde End Lane, Reading, UK · 1.2 km
Holiday clubs
Samurai Kickboxing (Shinfield) Mondays 5.15-6.15pm & 6.15-7.15pmAges 4-11 · High Copse Pavilion · 1.6 km
Sports

Planning & local change

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Some local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks2street disruption
HMO licences2shared housing

About RG7 1AA: area rating, property, schools and local change

RG7 1AA is a postcode in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield, Wokingham, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RG7 1AA, then scores the surrounding small area 60/100 - top 40% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around RG7 1AA are health and jobs, while housing 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 RG7 1AA is based on Wokingham 017 Census 2021. It covers 10,643 residents, 408 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% 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 7/10.

For property prices near RG7 1AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RG7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £405k from 124 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near RG7 1AA can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 2 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 9 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 RG7 1AA 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 RG7 1AA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 HMO licences, 2 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 RG7 1AA

Is RG7 1AA a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 60/100 (top 40% 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 RG7 1AA?

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 RG7 1AA?

4 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 RG7 1AA?

LocaleIQ currently matches 9 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.

What demographics are available for RG7 1AA?

LocaleIQ matched RG7 1AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in RG7 1AA?

The latest median sold price is £405k based on 124 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around RG7 1AA?

LocaleIQ currently shows 2 HMO licences, 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.