Postcode report
Is RG7 4LA a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About RG7 4LA: area rating, property, schools and local change
RG7 4LA is a postcode in Theale, West Berkshire, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RG7 4LA, then scores the surrounding small area 50/100 - bottom 42% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RG7 4LA 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 4LA is based on West Berkshire 011 Census 2021. It covers 10,408 residents, 118 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 74% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 10% 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 5/10.
For property prices near RG7 4LA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RG7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £405k from 22 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 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 4LA 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 4LA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 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 4LA
Is RG7 4LA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 50/100 (bottom 42% 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 4LA?
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.
Are there kids clubs or activities near RG7 4LA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for RG7 4LA?
LocaleIQ matched RG7 4LA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RG7 4LA?
The latest median sold price is £405k based on 22 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RG7 4LA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.