Buckhurst Grove, Wokingham, RG40 2JR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG40 2JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.6%	50.6%	1.0%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	50.4%	49.4%	-1.0%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

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 2JR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 72.7% 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	19.6%	15.8%	-3.8%	37.9%	-22.1%
Married: Opposite sex	70.4%	72.7%	2.3%	44.2%	28.5%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	3.9%	4.2%	0.3%	9.1%	-4.9%
Widowed	5%	5.8%	0.8%	6.1%	-0.3%

Health

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 (89.1%) 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	53.7%	54.5%	0.8%	48.4%	6.1%
Good health	33.4%	34.6%	1.2%	33.6%	1.0%
Fair health	9.6%	10.3%	0.7%	12.7%	-2.4%
Bad health	3.3%	0.3%	-3.0%	4.0%	-3.7%
Very bad health	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 2JR this area, 7.3% 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 60.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	7.1%	7.3%	0.2%	18.2%	-10.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.9%	4.6%	-4.3%	9.6%	-5.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.1%	9.6%	-6.5%	13.4%	-3.8%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	1.9%	-2.0%	5.3%	-3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.9%	13.4%	4.5%	16.9%	-3.5%
Degree or Similar	53.2%	60.9%	7.7%	33.8%	27.1%
Other	1.8%	2.3%	0.5%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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)
Indian	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.2%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	97.3%	99.1%	1.8%	81.4%	17.7%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.9% 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	91.6%	88.9%	-2.7%	83.2%	5.7%
European Union	2.1%	5.6%	3.5%	6.1%	-0.5%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	2.4%	1.5%	-0.9%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	1.2%	-0.6%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.5%	1.2%	-0.3%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.4%	88.6%	-1.8%	83.2%	5.4%
10+ Years	0%	7.1%	7.1%	9.8%	-2.7%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	7.5%	2.2%	-5.3%	1.9%	0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.3%	76.7%	15.6%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
France	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	2.8%	1.5%	1.3%
No passport held	3.1%	13.5%	-10.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.3%	37.2%	-2.9%
Christian	60.2%	46.2%	14.0%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Sikh	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Not answered	3.7%	6.0%	-2.3%

Safety

Is Buckhurst Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckhurst Grove was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.4% higher than the Norreys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Buckhurst Grove has the 6th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Norreys and the 127th highest crime rate of 523 local areas in Wokingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£82,000

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in RG40 2JR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Buckhurst Grove are based on 18 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wokingham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Buckhurst Grove, Wokingham, RG40 2JR

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG40 2JR

Average Price
£945,638

Semi-Detached
£648,305

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£982,805

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Buckhurst Grove

Average Price
£966,388

Semi-Detached
£655,932

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£984,650

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Buckhurst GroveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Buckhurst Grove, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building	£1,280,000	2024-08-09	£1,313,890
7 Buckhurst Grove, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building	£1,185,000	2023-12-05	£1,242,955
3 Buckhurst Grove, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building	£1,350,000	2022-02-25	£1,447,660
7 Buckhurst Grove, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building	£895,000	2016-09-28	£1,074,000
3 Buckhurst Grove, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building	£910,000	2014-02-05	£1,465,304

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG40 2JR

Employment

RG40 2JR 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 2JR 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired	94
Full-Time Employee	81
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	22
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	31
Education	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Manufacturing	19
Information and communication	19
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	11
Administrative and support service activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Mining and quarrying	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Other	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Floreat Montague Park Primary School and Nursery William Heelas Way , RG40 1BG	3out of 4	523 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westende Junior School Seaford Road , RG40 2EJ	- not rated	925 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Westende Junior School Seaford Road , RG40 2EJ	- not rated	925 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Wokingham Easthampstead Road , RG40 2EB	- not rated	1,120 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Teresa's Catholic Academy Easthampstead Road , RG40 2EB	3out of 4	1,120 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Crispin's School London Road , RG40 1SS	- not rated	820 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Crispin's School London Road , RG40 1SS	3out of 4	820 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Holt School Holt Lane , RG41 1EE	4out of 4	2,468 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Holt School Holt Lane , RG41 1EE	- not rated	2,468 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS	- not rated	2,569 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bracknell and Wokingham College Church Road , RG12 1DJ	- not rated	5,360 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King's Academy Binfield St. Georges Park , Binfield RG42 4FS	3out of 4	3,446 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Mead School Rances Lane , RG40 2LH	- not rated	399 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Northern House School (Wokingham) Special Academy Gipsy Lane , RG40 2HR	- not rated	908 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Southfield School Gipsy Lane , RG40 2HR	- not rated	908 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham Gipsy Lane , RG40 2HR	4out of 4	1,024 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Holme Grange School Heathlands Road , RG40 3AL	- not rated	1,089 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Foundry Bell	338 London Road		603 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Three Frogs	221 London Road		389 yd
The White Horse	White Horse, Easthampstead Road		668 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
WAI WAI house	77 Rances Lane	276 yd
Sai’s Traditional Fish & Chips	95b Bean Oak Road	765 yd
Oriental Gourmet	27 Barrett Crescent	975 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Floreat Montague Park School William Heelas Way	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	597 yd
St Crispin'S School LONDON ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	818 yd
St Crispin'S Leisure Centre LONDON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts	894 yd
Westende Junior School SEAFORD ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	927 yd
Keephatch Park TWYCROSS ROAD	grass pitches	1,019 yd
Northern House School (Wokingham) GIPSY LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,023 yd
King George V Playing Field (Wokingham) GOODCHILD ROAD	grass pitches	1,062 yd
Holme Grange School HEATHLANDS ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool	1,089 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	225 Mbit/s
Average download speed	281 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	22.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	23.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.