Woolf Drive is in Wokingham and in Wokingham district. RG40 1FA is located in the Norreys electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wokingham. This postcode has been in use since 2013-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woolf Drive, Wokingham, RG40 1FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG40 1EZ, RG40 1DR, RG40 1DS, RG40 1EQ, RG40 1EX, RG40 1DQ, RG40 1DY, RG40 1EU, RG40 1EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG40 1FA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.9% | 59.3% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 8.3% |
| Male | 43.1% | 40.7% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -8.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.1% | 20.4% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 42.1% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.3% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 29.1% | 28.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 22.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.9% | 29.1% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -19.3% |
| Good health | 31% | 38.4% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 27.9% | 26.4% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 4.9% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 15.2% | -16.4% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 11.3% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.7% | 9.7% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 44% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 10.2% |
| Other | 8.4% | 10.2% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 7.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.4% | 94.1% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 83.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 83.2% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 83.2% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.1% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 1.7% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.5% | 37.2% | -10.7% |
| Christian | 67.1% | 46.2% | 20.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woolf Drive was 31.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.6% lower than the Emmbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woolf Drive has the 29th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Emmbrook and the 248th highest crime rate of 522 local areas in Wokingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Academy Cottage Woolf Drive, Wokingham, Wokingham Other, an established residential building | £7,658,970 | 2017-06-15 | £8,257,583 |
| 1 Academy Cottage Woolf Drive, Wokingham, Wokingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2014-10-29 | £536,892 |
| 4 Academy Cottage Woolf Drive, Wokingham, Wokingham Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £395,000 | 2014-02-06 | £566,617 |
| 1 Academy Cottage Woolf Drive, Wokingham, Wokingham Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £390,000 | 2013-11-25 | £575,850 |
| 2 Academy Cottage Woolf Drive, Wokingham, Wokingham Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £425,000 | 2013-11-22 | £627,529 |
RG40 1FA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in RG40 1FA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 56% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 215 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Infant School Murray Road , RG41 2TA | 4out of 4 | 832 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Junior School Oxford Road , RG41 2YJ | 4out of 4 | 910 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wescott Infant School Goodchild Road , RG40 2EN | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE (Aided) Primary School Norreys Avenue , RG40 1UX | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Academy Easthampstead Road , RG40 2EB | 4out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holt School Holt Lane , RG41 1EE | 4out of 4 | 393 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Crispin's School London Road , RG40 1SS | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Emmbrook School Emmbrook Road , RG41 1JP | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forest School Robin Hood Lane , Winnersh RG41 5NE | 2out of 4 | 3,580 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS | 3out of 4 | 4,650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Academy Binfield St. Georges Park , Binfield RG42 4FS | - not rated | 4,598 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Close School Wiltshire Road , RG40 1TS | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow House Hospital Education 41 Barkham Road , Wokingham Hospital RG41 2RE | 4out of 4 | 944 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry College Budges Gardens , RG40 1PX | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham Gipsy Lane , RG40 2HR | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Luckley House School Luckley Road , Wokingham RG40 3EU | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zizzi | 11-13 Broad Street | 476 yd | |
| Chalk Restaurants Ltd | Montague House, 31 Broad Street | 476 yd | |
| Joy Cafe | Shop C, Montague House, 31 Broad Street | 477 yd | |
| Sedero Lounge | Baileys House, Central Walk | 504 yd | |
| Toto Italian Street Food | 4 Central Walk | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Head | 23 The Terrace | 420 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | 7 Reading Road | 429 yd | |
| The Broad Street Tavern | Broad Street Tavern, 29 Broad Street | 476 yd | |
| Grasshopper Cocktail and Wine Bar | 56-58 Rose Street | 529 yd | |
| Hope & Anchor | The Hope And Anchor, Station Road | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Express | 25 Broad Street | 476 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 60 Peach Street | 626 yd | |
| Haka Chinese Takeaway | Haka, 26 Peach Street | 626 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 62 Peach Street | 632 yd | |
| Papa Johns Wokingham | 58 Peach Street | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | Rectory Road | 486 yd | |
| The Southern Co-operative Limited | 9-10 Market Place | 650 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore, Wellington Road | 876 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 114 Ashridge Road | 881 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Close School HIGH CLOSE SCHOOL HIGH CLOSE SCHOOL WILTSHIRE ROAD | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| The Holt School HOLT LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 520 yd |
| Wokingham Methodist Church ROSE STREET | 583 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Wokingham) 68-70 68-70 PEACH STREET | health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Wokingham) DENMARK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 696 yd |
| Curves (Wokingham) RITZ PLAZA HOUSE RITZ PLAZA HOUSE DENTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Elizabeth Park PYKE CLOSE | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Palmer Junior School (Closed) Norreys Avenue | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Cantley Park Twyford Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 842 yd |
| Wokingham Cricket Club (Closed) Wellington Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 886 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.