Sandstone Close, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 5XS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG41 5XS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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	52.7%	54.4%	1.7%	51.0%	3.4%
Male	47.3%	45.6%	-1.7%	49.0%	-3.4%

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 RG41 5XS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% 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	29.7%	31%	1.3%	37.9%	-6.9%
Married: Opposite sex	49.4%	51.3%	1.9%	44.2%	7.1%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Separated	3.6%	2.4%	-1.2%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	13.6%	9.7%	-3.9%	9.1%	0.6%
Widowed	2.7%	3.8%	1.1%	6.1%	-2.3%

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 (88.2%) 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	63.7%	58.9%	-4.8%	48.4%	10.5%
Good health	29%	29.3%	0.3%	33.6%	-4.3%
Fair health	5.9%	9%	3.1%	12.7%	-3.7%
Bad health	1%	1.8%	0.8%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	0.5%	1%	0.5%	1.2%	-0.2%

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 RG41 5XS this area, 9.4% 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 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9.4%	9.4%	0.0%	18.2%	-8.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.4%	8.5%	-3.9%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.8%	11.7%	-4.1%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	3%	3.2%	0.2%	5.3%	-2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.9%	15.8%	1.9%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	42.7%	48.7%	6.0%	33.8%	14.9%
Other	2.7%	2.6%	-0.1%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	1.2%	2%	0.8%	0.7%	1.3%
Indian	2.1%	4%	1.9%	3.1%	0.9%
Pakistani	1.4%	2.2%	0.8%	2.7%	-0.5%
Other Asian	0.5%	0.7%	0.2%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	1.2%	1.5%	0.3%	2.5%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.2%	0.5%	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0.5%	-0.2%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.2%	0.5%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	90.3%	84.6%	-5.7%	81.4%	3.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0.2%	2.5%	2.3%	0.6%	1.9%
Other	1.2%	1%	-0.2%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.2% 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	88.6%	83.2%	-5.4%	83.2%	0.0%
European Union	3.3%	4.3%	1.0%	6.1%	-1.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	3.6%	3.8%	0.2%	2.7%	1.1%
Middle East and Asia	3.3%	7.8%	4.5%	5.6%	2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.4%	83.2%	-4.2%	83.2%	0.0%
10+ Years	0%	11.8%	11.8%	9.8%	2.0%
5-10 Years	0.7%	1%	0.3%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	2.9%	1.5%	-1.4%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	9%	2.5%	-6.5%	1.9%	0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.7%	76.7%	11.0%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Italy	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Turkey	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	5%	13.5%	-8.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.8%	37.2%	-0.4%
Christian	48.5%	46.2%	2.3%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Hindu	3.2%	1.7%	1.5%
Muslim	5%	6.5%	-1.5%
Sikh	0.2%	0.9%	-0.7%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Sandstone Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandstone Close was 25.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.2% lower than the Hawkedon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sandstone Close has the 38th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Hawkedon and the 229th lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in Wokingham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

🔎 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. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£72,200

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in RG41 5XS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 2/10 (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) - 2/10 (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) - 2/10 (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 Sandstone Close are based on 115 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 Sandstone Close, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 5XS

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG41 5XS

Average Price
£443,734

Semi-Detached
£405,078

Terraced
£366,700

Detached
£520,887

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sandstone Close

Average Price
£439,073

Semi-Detached
£406,088

Terraced
£373,428

Detached
£531,131

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sandstone CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Sandstone Close, Wokingham, Wokingham Terraced, an established residential building	£430,000	2025-06-20	£414,919
27 Sandstone Close, Wokingham, Wokingham Terraced, an established residential building	£325,000	2024-03-28	£342,850
2 Sandstone Close, Wokingham, Wokingham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£460,000	2024-03-15	£488,037
41 Sandstone Close, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building	£556,650	2023-11-29	£572,554
41 Sandstone Close, Wokingham, Wokingham Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2023-11-28	£514,286

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG41 5XS

Employment

RG41 5XS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	175
Retired	47
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	32
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	11
Other	9
Unemployed	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Information and communication	30
Professional, scientific and technical activities	23
Education	20
Manufacturing	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Administrative and support service activities	17
Human health and social work activities	15
Transport and storage	14
Financial and insurance activities	13
Other	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Construction	10
Real estate activities	7
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Ambleside Centre Ambleside Close , Woodley RG5 4JJ	4out of 4	3,813 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bearwood Primary School Bearwood Road , Sindlesham RG41 5BB	3out of 4	624 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wheatfield Primary School and Nursery Woodward Close , RG41 5UU	3out of 4	889 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Winnersh Primary School Greenwood Grove , Winnersh RG41 5LH	3out of 4	1,279 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Hawthorns Primary School Northway , Woosehill RG41 3PQ	- not rated	1,756 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Hawthorns Primary School Northway , Woosehill RG41 3PQ	3out of 4	1,756 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Forest School Robin Hood Lane , Winnersh RG41 5NE	- not rated	781 yd	Community school	No	Boys	More About School
The Forest School Robin Hood Lane , Winnersh RG41 5NE	3out of 4	781 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Emmbrook School Emmbrook Road , RG41 1JP	- not rated	2,070 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Emmbrook School Emmbrook Road , RG41 1JP	3out of 4	2,070 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Holt School Holt Lane , RG41 1EE	4out of 4	2,918 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Reading College and School of Arts and Design Crescent Road , RG1 5RQ	- not rated	5,430 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oak Tree School Woodward Close , Winnersh RG41 5LP	- not rated	862 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Reddam House Berkshire Bearwood Road , RG41 5BG	- not rated	1,209 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sindlesham School Mole Road , Sindlesham RG41 5DL	- not rated	1,604 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
CAMHS Phoenix School CAMHS Phoenix Unit , Wokingham Hospital RG41 2RE	4out of 4	3,153 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Foxwood Pupil Referral Service Milton Road , RG40 1DD	- not rated	3,296 yd	Pupil referral unit	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
Starbucks Coffee Company	King Street Lane	300 yd
Java Cafe Ltd	398 Reading Road	504 yd
Subway	420 Reading Road	504 yd
Dragon Inn Restaurant	426 Reading Road	504 yd
Cafe@6	The Forest Comprehensive School, Robin Hood Lane	783 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Walter Arms	The Walters Arms, Bearwood Road	771 yd
Sindlesham Court Limited	Mole Road	818 yd
The Royal British Legion Social Club	Woodward Close	862 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sushi Gourmet	J Sainsbury Plc, King Street Lane	300 yd
Winnersh Chinese Take Away	418a Reading Road	504 yd
Rangamati	424 Reading Road	504 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	King Street Lane		300 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bearwood Primary School BEARWOOD ROAD	grass pitches	624 yd
Bearwood Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND BEARWOOD ROAD	grass pitches	702 yd
The Forest School Robin Hood Lane	grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts	779 yd
Sadlers End SADLERS END	grass pitches, tennis courts	954 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	97.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.5%

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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	163 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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