Japonica Close is in Wokingham and in Wokingham district. RG41 4XJ is located in the Barkham & Arborfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wokingham. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Japonica Close, Wokingham, RG41 4XJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG41 4UY, RG41 4TX, RG41 4DG, RG41 4DD, RG41 4DE, RG41 4SF, RG41 4DB, RG41 4UX, RG41 4SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG41 4XJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.5% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47% | 48.5% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 4XJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.8% 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 | 17.4% | 21.3% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 76.3% | 63.8% | -12.5% | 44.2% | 19.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 7.7% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 (93%) 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 | 67.2% | 61.5% | -5.7% | 48.4% | 13.1% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 31.5% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 RG41 4XJ this area, 7.7% 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 54.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.4% | 7.7% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 8.1% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 10.7% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 14.1% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.4% | 54.3% | -5.1% | 33.8% | 20.5% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.9% | 88.6% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 94.9% | 90.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 90.8% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 1.1% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 76.7% | 17.4% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Japonica Close was 3.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.5% lower than the Barkham & Arborfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Japonica Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Barkham & Arborfield and the 12th 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 rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Japonica Close, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2025-03-19 | £924,227 |
| 14 Japonica Close, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2018-02-14 | £879,415 |
| 2 Japonica Close, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2015-11-25 | £783,696 |
| 1 Japonica Close, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2015-04-30 | £830,645 |
| 8 Japonica Close, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building | £528,500 | 2015-02-27 | £778,763 |
RG41 4XJ 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 RG41 4XJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hawthorns Primary School Northway , Woosehill RG41 3PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Primary School Fernlea Drive , Woosehill RG41 3DR | 3out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Evendons Primary School 161 Finchampstead Road , RG40 3HD | 4out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Junior School Oxford Road , RG41 2YJ | 4out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walter Infant School Murray Road , RG41 2TA | 4out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holt School Holt Lane , RG41 1EE | 4out of 4 | 2,674 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Emmbrook School Emmbrook Road , RG41 1JP | - not rated | 2,707 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bohunt School Wokingham Remount Drive , Arborfield RG2 9GB | 3out of 4 | 3,313 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forest School Robin Hood Lane , Winnersh RG41 5NE | 2out of 4 | 3,620 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Crispin's School London Road , RG40 1SS | 3out of 4 | 3,698 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery Waverley Way , Finchampstead RG40 4YD | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddam House Berkshire Bearwood Road , RG41 5BG | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow House Hospital Education 41 Barkham Road , Wokingham Hospital RG41 2RE | 4out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Luckley House School Luckley Road , Wokingham RG40 3EU | - not rated | 2,275 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham Gipsy Lane , RG40 2HR | - not rated | 3,197 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Leathern Bottle | Ye Olde Leathern Bottel, 221 Barkham Road | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Shack | Silver Birches, Highlands Avenue | 601 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bearwood Lakes Golf Club BEARWOOD ROAD | golf | 1,079 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.