Rances Lane is in Wokingham and in Wokingham district. RG40 2LH 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 Rances Lane, Wokingham, RG40 2LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG40 2LG, RG40 2LP, RG40 2BE, RG40 2LE, RG40 2JA, RG40 2LJ, RG40 2LQ, RG40 2JY, RG40 2HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG40 2LH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 49.7% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 52.4% | 50.3% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 2LH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65% 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 | 25.6% | 21.3% | -4.3% | 37.9% | -16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.1% | 65% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 20.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (90.9%) 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 | 58.8% | 59.4% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 31.5% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 7.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 2LH this area, 7.1% 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 60.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8% | 7.1% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 6.7% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 11.4% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 11.1% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.8% | 60.3% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 26.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.3% | 93.8% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 92.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 92.2% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.8% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 76.7% | 14.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rances Lane was 40.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.3% lower than the Norreys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rances Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Norreys and the 189th highest crime rate of 522 local areas in Wokingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 63.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Rances Lane, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2023-05-19 | £913,043 |
| 56 Rances Lane, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2022-11-07 | £1,421,633 |
| 34 Rances Lane, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2021-10-01 | £989,901 |
| 38 Rances Lane, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2021-09-27 | £1,005,568 |
| 60 Rances Lane, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2019-10-28 | £842,322 |
RG40 2LH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Information and communication | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westende Junior School Seaford Road , RG40 2EJ | - not rated | 400 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wescott Infant School Goodchild Road , RG40 2EN | - not rated | 598 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Academy Easthampstead Road , RG40 2EB | 4out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE (Aided) Primary School Norreys Avenue , RG40 1UX | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Floreat Montague Park Primary School William Heelas Way , RG40 1BG | 2out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 317 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holt School Holt Lane , RG41 1EE | 4out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Emmbrook School Emmbrook Road , RG41 1JP | - not rated | 2,858 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS | 3out of 4 | 3,097 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forest School Robin Hood Lane , Winnersh RG41 5NE | 2out of 4 | 5,149 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 3,697 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham Gipsy Lane , RG40 2HR | - not rated | 688 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry College Budges Gardens , RG40 1PX | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludgrove School Trust Limited Ludgrove , Wokingham RG40 3AB | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| High Close School Wiltshire Road , RG40 1TS | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Grange School Heathlands Road , RG40 3AL | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 683 yd | |
| The Cafe @ All Saints | All Saints' Church, Wiltshire Road | 938 yd | |
| Sen Ichie | 49 Peach Street | 953 yd | |
| Boishakhi Restaurant | 72 Peach Street | 977 yd | |
| The Tamarind Tree | 54 Peach Street | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Frogs | 221 London Road | 353 yd | |
| The White Horse | White Horse, Easthampstead Road | 884 yd | |
| The Victoria Arms | 1 Easthampstead Road | 914 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | The Ship Inn, 104 Peach Street | 980 yd | |
| The Redan | The Redan, 24 Peach Street | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAI WAI house | 77 Rances Lane | 257 yd | |
| Sai’s Traditional Fish & Chips | 95b Bean Oak Road | 587 yd | |
| Oriental Gourmet | 27 Barrett Crescent | 635 yd | |
| Shanghai | 7 Easthampstead Road | 914 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 62 Peach Street | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Crispin'S School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 434 yd |
| St Crispin'S Leisure Centre LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 511 yd |
| Westende Junior School SEAFORD ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 531 yd |
| King George V Playing Field (Wokingham) GOODCHILD ROAD | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Northern House School (Wokingham) GIPSY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Keephatch Park TWYCROSS ROAD | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Elizabeth Park PYKE CLOSE | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Curves (Wokingham) RITZ PLAZA HOUSE RITZ PLAZA HOUSE DENTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 926 yd |
| Floreat Montague Park School William Heelas Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 933 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Wokingham) 68-70 68-70 PEACH STREET | health and fitness suite | 990 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 | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| 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 | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.