Area360 logo

Postcode insights

RG7 4AY

Hockford Lane

Aldermaston

Interactive map showing RG7 4AY and surrounding area

Detailed insights for RG7 4AY

Overview

Postcode RG7 4AY is located in a rural hamlet, within the Aldermaston ward of West Berkshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Thatcham South East & Bradfield area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thatcham South East & Bradfield is £74,527 per year. The nearest station is Midgham, about 2.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Thatcham South East & Bradfield has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,384 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Thatcham South East & Bradfield has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.1%

Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Thatcham South East & Bradfield is £74,527 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG7 4AY.

Flood risk

No risk

Thatcham South East & Bradfield near RG7 4AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Midgham located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
43.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.76(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.14(+26%)
Other theft
6.1(+9%)
Public order
6.1(0%)
Burglary
5.42(+108%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
251
91.61%
Irish
6
2.19%
Other White
6
2.19%
African
4
1.46%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.46%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
50.43%
Level 3 (A level)
42
18.1%
No qualifications
27
11.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
3.88%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
35.65%
Owns with a mortgage
41
35.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
16.52%
Other forms of private rent
7
6.09%
Other social rented
6
5.22%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Aldermaston

Median price£385,000
Price per sq ft£450
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£326K – £560K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £450 per square foot) in Aldermaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,320,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aldermaston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£605,000£448
Semi-Detached9£437,500£465
Terraced13£326,000£470
Flats2£195,000£278

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aldermaston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aldermaston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£547,500£175,750£371,250£298,500
2017£669,000£220,000£367,500£283,750
2018£615,000£210,000£394,975£320,000
2019£565,000£208,250£343,250£340,000
2020£515,000£172,000£377,500£305,000
2021£636,250£395,000£312,000
2022£635,000£213,000£430,000£355,000
2023£530,000£177,500£325,000£338,500
2024£755,000£250,000£410,000£363,000
2025£685,000£230,000£431,000£331,000
2026£595,000£423,500£318,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aldermaston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aldermaston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£352£314£332£368
2017£356£312£365£372
2018£414£308£351£351
2019£321£322£359£384
2020£400£363£351£365
2021£389£403£407
2022£424£329£440£443
2023£444£289£448£458
2024£395£325£370£392
2025£460£324£465£463
2026£426£486£349
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aldermaston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aldermaston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG7 4AY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG7 4AY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 2026Blacknest Cottage, Reading, RG7 4RPDetachedFreehold£900,000

Schools

In the RG7 4AY postcode area, located within Thatcham South East & Bradfield, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RG7 4AY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miSecondaryThe Hurst SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.9 miNot applicableGrantham Farm Montessori SchoolOther independent school

Good

1.0 miPrimaryAshford Hill Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Berkshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,589
Band B£1,853
Band C£2,118
Band D£2,383
Band E£2,912
Band F£3,442
Band G£3,971
Band H£4,766

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RG7 4AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dominic Kevin Boeck

Aldermaston - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Olivia Bailey

Reading West and Mid Berkshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictWest BerkshireE06000037
Parliamentary ConstituencyReading West and Mid BerkshireE14001439
WardAldermastonE05012132
ParishBrimptonE04001156
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Thatcham South East & BradfieldE02003377
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Berkshire 011BE01016255
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced2021-03-01

Frequently asked questions about RG7 4AY

Is RG7 4AY (Thatcham South East & Bradfield) safe?

The area around RG7 4AY records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near RG7 4AY?

The median sale price around RG7 4AY in Thatcham South East & Bradfield is £385,000 (about £450 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG7 4AY?

There are 3 schools close to RG7 4AY, including The Hurst School (Good), Grantham Farm Montessori School (Good) and Ashford Hill Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around RG7 4AY?

RG7 4AY scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,384 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG7 4AY (Thatcham South East & Bradfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Reading West and Mid Berkshire covering RG7 4AY is Olivia Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dominic Kevin Boeck (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.