Rances Lane is in Wokingham and in Wokingham district. RG40 2LQ 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 2LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG40 2JL, RG40 2JJ, RG40 2JG, RG40 2JE, RG40 2JH, RG40 2LP, RG40 2LH, RG40 2LG, RG40 2JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG40 2LQ 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 | 51.2% | 49.7% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.3% | 1.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.6% | 39.1% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 48.8% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 4.5% | -6.4% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 45.1% | 47.5% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 39.8% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 13% | 9.7% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 15.7% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 6.3% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 12.2% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 17.8% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 42.9% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.4% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 0.5% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 91.4% | 83.6% | -7.8% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 79.5% 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 | 87.7% | 79.5% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 7.7% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 79.9% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 6.3% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 0.8% | -10.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rances Lane was 39.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.6% lower than the Norreys average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rances Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Norreys and the 192nd highest crime rate of 522 local areas in Wokingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73A Rances Lane, Wokingham, Wokingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2015-10-30 | £243,910 |
| 69A Rances Lane, Wokingham, Wokingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2013-11-29 | £273,160 |
| 69A Rances Lane, Wokingham, Wokingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2010-05-28 | £225,332 |
| 67A Rances Lane, Wokingham, Wokingham Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2008-07-11 | £297,358 |
| 73A Rances Lane, Wokingham, Wokingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2008-06-06 | £222,027 |
RG40 2LQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RG40 2LQ 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 | 123 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 621 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Academy Easthampstead Road , RG40 2EB | 4out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wescott Infant School Goodchild Road , RG40 2EN | - not rated | 773 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Floreat Montague Park Primary School William Heelas Way , RG40 1BG | 2out of 4 | 902 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE (Aided) Primary School Norreys Avenue , RG40 1UX | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 558 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holt School Holt Lane , RG41 1EE | 4out of 4 | 2,130 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Easthampstead Park Community School Ringmead , RG12 8FS | 3out of 4 | 2,936 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Emmbrook School Emmbrook Road , RG41 1JP | - not rated | 3,057 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brakenhale School Rectory Lane , RG12 7BA | 3out of 4 | 5,168 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 | 3,751 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 | 651 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ludgrove School Trust Limited Ludgrove , Wokingham RG40 3AB | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Holme Grange School Heathlands Road , RG40 3AL | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry College Budges Gardens , RG40 1PX | 3out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Close School Wiltshire Road , RG40 1TS | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | 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 | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Frogs | 221 London Road | 479 yd | |
| The White Horse | White Horse, Easthampstead Road | 640 yd | |
| The Victoria Arms | 1 Easthampstead Road | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAI WAI house | 77 Rances Lane | 12 yd | |
| Sai’s Traditional Fish & Chips | 95b Bean Oak Road | 796 yd | |
| Oriental Gourmet | 27 Barrett Crescent | 879 yd | |
| Shanghai | 7 Easthampstead Road | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Crispin'S School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 667 yd |
| St Crispin'S Leisure Centre LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 744 yd |
| Westende Junior School SEAFORD ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 746 yd |
| Northern House School (Wokingham) GIPSY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 747 yd |
| King George V Playing Field (Wokingham) GOODCHILD ROAD | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Floreat Montague Park School William Heelas Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Keephatch Park TWYCROSS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Ludgrove School LUDGROVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,042 yd |
| Curves (Wokingham) RITZ PLAZA HOUSE RITZ PLAZA HOUSE DENTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,086 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 | 21.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 21.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 21.4% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.