Watkins Close, Finchampstead, Wokingham, RG40 4ER

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG40 4ER, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents 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	51%	55.6%	4.6%	51.0%	4.6%
Male	49%	44.4%	-4.6%	49.0%	-4.6%

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 4ER there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.4% 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	15.8%	21.1%	5.3%	37.9%	-16.8%
Married: Opposite sex	69.3%	62.4%	-6.9%	44.2%	18.2%
Separated	2%	0.9%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	9.9%	9.2%	-0.7%	9.1%	0.1%
Widowed	3%	6.4%	3.4%	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 (86.3%) 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	52.6%	55.9%	3.3%	48.4%	7.5%
Good health	33.6%	30.4%	-3.2%	33.6%	-3.2%
Fair health	11.1%	12.6%	1.5%	12.7%	-0.1%
Bad health	2.4%	1.1%	-1.3%	4.0%	-2.9%
Very bad health	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.2%	-1.2%

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 4ER this area, 8.3% 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 51.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	7.9%	8.3%	0.4%	18.2%	-9.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.4%	5.5%	-7.9%	9.6%	-4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.4%	12%	0.6%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	3.7%	1.2%	5.3%	-1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.3%	16.1%	0.8%	16.9%	-0.8%
Degree or Similar	48.5%	51.6%	3.1%	33.8%	17.8%
Other	1%	2.8%	1.8%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	2.4%	4.1%	1.7%	3.1%	1.0%
Other Asian	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	2%	2.6%	0.6%	0.8%	1.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.4%	0.7%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	93.7%	91.8%	-1.9%	81.4%	10.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.6% 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	94.9%	89.6%	-5.3%	83.2%	6.4%
European Union	1.6%	4.1%	2.5%	6.1%	-2.0%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	3.2%	2.6%	-0.6%	5.6%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	3%	2.6%	1.3%	1.7%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.3%	89.6%	-3.7%	83.2%	6.4%
10+ Years	0.4%	6.7%	6.3%	9.8%	-3.1%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	1.6%	2.2%	0.6%	2.2%	0.0%
Less than 2 years	4.3%	1.1%	-3.2%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.3%	76.7%	16.6%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Portugal	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
North America and the Caribbean	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
No passport held	3.4%	13.5%	-10.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.9%	37.2%	-1.3%
Christian	56.7%	46.2%	10.5%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	2.2%	1.7%	0.5%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is Watkins Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watkins Close was 18.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.5% lower than the Barkham & Arborfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Watkins Close has the 34th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Barkham & Arborfield and the 166th lowest crime rate of 522 local areas in Wokingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.6%.

🔎 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
£82,200

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in RG40 4ER, 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 - 1/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 Watkins Close are based on 12 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 Watkins Close, Finchampstead, Wokingham, RG40 4ER

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG40 4ER

Average Price
£736,365

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£736,365

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Watkins Close

Average Price
£780,550

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£780,550

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Watkins CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Watkins Close, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building	£655,000	2021-06-28	£777,860
7 Watkins Close, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building	£605,000	2018-09-14	£735,406
1 Watkins Close, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building	£450,900	2014-05-14	£718,100
3 Watkins Close, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building	£530,000	2014-02-28	£873,738
10 Watkins Close, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building	£359,950	2010-07-14	£666,909

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG40 4ER

Employment

RG40 4ER area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	101
Retired	63
Part-Time Employee	19
Self-Employed	13
Looking after home or family	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	3
Other	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2

Employment Industry

Information and communication	33
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Education	13
Other	10
Construction	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Human health and social work activities	7
Real estate activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Manufacturing	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gorse Ride Junior School Gorse Ride South , Finchampstead RG40 4JJ	2out of 4	242 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gorse Ride Infants' School Gorse Ride South , Finchampstead RG40 4EH	3out of 4	364 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Nine Mile Ride Primary School 430 Finchampstead Road , Finchampstead RG40 3RB	3out of 4	773 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School The Village , Finchampstead RG40 4JR	3out of 4	2,323 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Evendons Primary School 161 Finchampstead Road , RG40 3HD	4out of 4	2,361 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bohunt School Wokingham Remount Drive , Arborfield RG2 9GB	3out of 4	2,379 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Holt School Holt Lane , RG41 1EE	4out of 4	4,635 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St Crispin's School London Road , RG40 1SS	3out of 4	4,779 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Emmbrook School Emmbrook Road , RG41 1JP	- not rated	5,062 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery Waverley Way , Finchampstead RG40 4YD	- not rated	1,220 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Luckley House School Luckley Road , Wokingham RG40 3EU	- not rated	2,762 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ludgrove School Trust Limited Ludgrove , Wokingham RG40 3AB	- not rated	3,585 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Willow House Hospital Education 41 Barkham Road , Wokingham Hospital RG41 2RE	4out of 4	3,837 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham Gipsy Lane , RG40 2HR	- not rated	4,010 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
FBC Centre Cafe	Former Gorse Ride Community Ce, Gorse Ride North	84 yd
Chef Peking	426 Finchampstead Road	572 yd
Xenuk Restaurant Ltd	428 Finchampstead Road	572 yd
Jacksons at California Lake	California Country Park, Nine Mile Ride	958 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Bobs Fish and Chips	425a Finchampstead Road		624 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Finchampstead Baptist Church Centre GORSE RIDE NORTH	grass pitches	132 yd
Gorse Ride Junior School GORSE RIDE SOUTH	grass pitches	193 yd
Nine Mile Ride Primary School FINCHAMPSTEAD ROAD	grass pitches	649 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	70.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	70.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	70.0%

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	52.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	52.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	69.23 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	69.23 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	18.53 Mbit/s

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