London Road is in Wokingham and in Wokingham district. RG40 1RD is located in the Wescott electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wokingham. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about London Road, Wokingham, RG40 1RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG40 1RB, RG40 1RP, RG40 1GN, RG40 1RS, RG40 1RU, RG40 1RL, RG40 1RR, RG40 1GF, RG40 1GJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG40 1RD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.9% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.1% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RG40 1RD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.4% | 22% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 59.4% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 15.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 7.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.9% | 55% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 32% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 9% | 9.6% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
In the area around RG40 1RD this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 47.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 9.8% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 13.3% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 9% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 13.7% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 47.5% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 13.7% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 92.9% | 89.8% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 97.2% | 90% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 90.3% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 6.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.7% lower than the Norreys average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
London Road has the lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Norreys and the 24th lowest crime rate of 522 local areas in Wokingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 312 London Road, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-02-14 | £299,420 |
| 296 London Road, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £1,010,000 | 2022-11-25 | £1,063,592 |
| 316 London Road, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2022-07-04 | £675,393 |
| 290 London Road, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-04-19 | £456,102 |
| 306 London Road, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-01-31 | £276,231 |
RG40 1RD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 1RD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floreat Montague Park Primary School William Heelas Way , RG40 1BG | 2out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westende Junior School Seaford Road , RG40 2EJ | - not rated | 890 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keep Hatch Primary School Ashridge Road , RG40 1PG | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE (Aided) Primary School Norreys Avenue , RG40 1UX | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wescott Infant School Goodchild Road , RG40 2EN | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Crispin's School London Road , RG40 1SS | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holt School Holt Lane , RG41 1EE | 4out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS | 3out of 4 | 2,786 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Emmbrook School Emmbrook Road , RG41 1JP | - not rated | 3,188 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 4,711 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,015 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundry College Budges Gardens , RG40 1PX | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham Gipsy Lane , RG40 2HR | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Close School Wiltshire Road , RG40 1TS | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Grange School Heathlands Road , RG40 3AL | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludgrove School Trust Limited Ludgrove , Wokingham RG40 3AB | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foundry Bell | 338 London Road | 2 yd | |
| Hilton St Annes Manor | St Annes Manor Hotel, London Road | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Frogs | 221 London Road | 330 yd | |
| The Oakingham Belle | Oak Avenue | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sai’s Traditional Fish & Chips | 95b Bean Oak Road | 432 yd | |
| WAI WAI house | 77 Rances Lane | 788 yd | |
| Oriental Gourmet | 27 Barrett Crescent | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Floreat Montague Park School William Heelas Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Keephatch Park TWYCROSS ROAD | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| St Crispin'S School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 856 yd |
| St Crispin'S Leisure Centre LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 903 yd |
| Manor Health Club LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 961 yd |
| Westende Junior School SEAFORD ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 998 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.