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RG40

WOKINGHAM

Berkshire, South East, England

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RG40 is the postcode district for WOKINGHAM, located in Berkshire, South East.

Avg price £564,673
1yr change ▲ 5.2%
Crime 73% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£564,673

▲ 5.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

97% above national avg

Crime Rate

22.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

73% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

22 schools

Broadband Speed

340 Mbps

Property Prices in RG40

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RG40 is £564,673, broadly in line with the Berkshire average of £585,928.

Properties in RG40 cost 96.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RG40 have risen 5.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £800,285 658
Semi-detached £507,044 382
Terraced £425,741 308
Flat £296,749 460
All types £564,673 1871

5-Year Price History

£556K £563K £570K £578K £585K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RG40

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 22.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RG40 has a crime rate well 73% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
7.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
5.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RG40

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RG40 has 22 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Foundry College Other Not inspected mi
Gorse Ride Junior School Primary Good mi
Gorse Ride Infants' School Primary Not inspected mi
Finchampstead CofE VA Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Luckley House School Other Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

187,200

Population

62

Median Age

40%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
40.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
8.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RG40 are 340.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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340.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RG40 is collected by Reading Council. The Band D rate is £1,606/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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RG40 — WOKINGHAM

Area Summary

RG40 (WOKINGHAM) offers above-average property prices (£564,673, 97% above national average), low crime (73% below national average), 22 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (340 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RG40 WOKINGHAM

What is the average house price in RG40 WOKINGHAM?
The average house price in RG40 (WOKINGHAM) is £564,673, based on 1871 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 97% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.2% over the past year.
Is RG40 WOKINGHAM a safe area to live?
Crime in RG40 is significantly below the national average (22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (7.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RG40 WOKINGHAM?
The population of RG40 (WOKINGHAM) is approximately 187,200 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 40% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 8% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in RG40?
The average broadband download speed in RG40 is 340 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 84%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RG40 WOKINGHAM?
There are 22 schools in or near RG40. 27% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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