Postcode report
RG7 2HD Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About RG7 2HD: area rating, property, schools and local change
RG7 2HD is a postcode in Burghfield & Mortimer, West Berkshire, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RG7 2HD, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RG7 2HD are health and local prosperity, 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 2HD is based on Basingstoke and Deane 002 Census 2021. It covers 7,985 residents, 287 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 80% owner-occupied, 12% 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 8/10.
For property prices near RG7 2HD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RG7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £405k from 5 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near RG7 2HD can compare 2 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RG7 2HD 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near RG7 2HD; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about RG7 2HD
Is RG7 2HD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 7% 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 2HD?
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 2HD?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for RG7 2HD?
LocaleIQ matched RG7 2HD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RG7 2HD?
The latest median sold price is £405k based on 5 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RG7 2HD?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.