Postcode RG40 2LW is located in an urban city, within the Wescott ward of Wokingham in the South East region, and forms part of the Wokingham West & South area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wokingham West & South is £85,240 per year. The nearest station is Wokingham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Elms Field.
Wokingham West & South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,026 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.
Wokingham West & South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wokingham West & South is £85,240 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 145 ft away from RG40 2LW.
Wokingham West & South near RG40 2LW 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wokingham | N/A | Walking directions to Wokingham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Elms Field | Small | Walking directions to Elms Field |
| 0.2 mi | Howard Palmer Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Howard Palmer Gardens |
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 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 | 34 | £752,500 |
| Flats | 48 | £277,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £500,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £428,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wescott
In the RG40 2LW postcode area, located within Wokingham West & South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG40 2LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | Finchampstead Road, Wokingham, RG40 2NS | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Wellington Road, Wokingham, RG40 2EZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Finchampstead Road, Wokingham, RG40 2AS | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Market Square, Wokingham, RG40 1AL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Peach Street, Wokingham, RG40 1XG | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.