Postcode RG40 1SR is located in an urban city, within the Wescott ward of Wokingham in the South East region, and forms part of the Wokingham Town area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wokingham Town is £65,371 per year. The nearest station is Wokingham located about 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Wokingham Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,620 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
Wokingham Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wokingham Town is £65,371 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from RG40 1SR.
Wokingham Town near RG40 1SR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wokingham located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Wokingham | N/A | Walking directions to Wokingham |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 in Wescott area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £687,500 |
| Flats | 39 | £277,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £500,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £408,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wescott
In the RG40 1SR postcode area, located within Wokingham Town, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG40 1SR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Wokingham, RG40 1YD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Peach Street, Wokingham, RG40 1XG | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | 122-124 Ashridge Road, Wokingham, RG40 1PH | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Wokingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG40 1SR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Cooke
Wescott - Elected 7 May 2026
Clive Jones
Wokingham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.