Wayside is in Winnersh, Wokingham and in Wokingham district. RG41 1AD is located in the Winnersh electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wokingham. This postcode has been in use since 2009-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wayside, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 1AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG41 1HX, RG41 1HY, RG41 1HR, RG41 1HS, RG41 1HU, RG41 1LL, RG41 1HT, RG41 1JH, RG41 1JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG41 1AD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 50.3% | 49.3% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.7% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 RG41 1AD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% 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 | 26.6% | 26.6% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 58.9% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 6.9% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 53.6% | 57.8% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 29.4% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 11.3% | 10.4% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 9.7% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 14.2% | -6.3% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 16.2% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.3% | 42.7% | -0.6% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 6.9% | 6.7% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.2% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 84.4% | 81.7% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 87.8% | 85.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 85.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.7% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 1% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wayside was 46.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.8% lower than the Emmbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wayside has the 35th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Emmbrook and the 156th highest crime rate of 522 local areas in Wokingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Wayside, Wokingham, Wokingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2024-12-16 | £581,272 |
| 4 Wayside, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2023-02-03 | £608,590 |
| 33 Wayside, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2022-12-01 | £622,183 |
| 21 Wayside, Wokingham, Wokingham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-11-03 | £260,981 |
| 3 Wayside, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £602,000 | 2022-09-23 | £632,714 |
RG41 1AD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
RG41 1AD 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Information and communication | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ | 4out of 4 | 4,585 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatfield Primary School Woodward Close , RG41 5UU | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmbrook Infant School Emmbrook Infant School , Emmbrook Road RG41 1JR | 4out of 4 | 804 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmbrook Junior School Emmbrook Road , RG41 1JR | 2out of 4 | 804 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hawthorns Primary School Northway , Woosehill RG41 3PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winnersh Primary School Greenwood Grove , Winnersh RG41 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Emmbrook School Emmbrook Road , RG41 1JP | - not rated | 928 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forest School Robin Hood Lane , Winnersh RG41 5NE | 2out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Holt School Holt Lane , RG41 1EE | 4out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Crispin's School London Road , RG40 1SS | 3out of 4 | 3,493 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Erlegh School Silverdale Rd , Earley RG6 7HS | 3out of 4 | 4,917 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddam House Berkshire Bearwood Road , RG41 5BG | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow House Hospital Education 41 Barkham Road , Wokingham Hospital RG41 2RE | 4out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Close School Wiltshire Road , RG40 1TS | 3out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry College Budges Gardens , RG40 1PX | 3out of 4 | 3,140 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham Gipsy Lane , RG40 2HR | - not rated | 3,586 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkey Mates | Monkey Mates, Toutley Barn, Old Forest Road | 305 yd | |
| Village Curry | 152 Clifton Road | 854 yd | |
| Zesty Flavours | 144 Clifton Road | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion Social Club | Woodward Close | 555 yd | |
| Emmbrook Inn | Emmbrook Inn, Emmbrook Road | 593 yd | |
| The Rifle Volunteer | The Rifle Volunteer, 141 Reading Road | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| It's Pizza Time | 154 Clifton Road | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emmbrook Sports And Social Club Forest Road | grass pitches | 96 yd |
| Emmbrook Junior School Emmbrook Road | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| The Emmbrook School Emmbrook Road | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Hawthorns Primary School NORTHWAY | grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.