Postcode RG7 4LJ is located in a rural village, within the Aldermaston area of West Berkshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Thatcham South East & Bradfield area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% 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 median sale price in Aldermaston is £423,500 (around £446 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £328,000 and £661,667. The nearest station is Midgham, about 1.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Loosey.
Thatcham South East & Bradfield has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,282 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Thatcham South East & Bradfield has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% 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.
The average income per household in Thatcham South East & Bradfield is £74,527 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG7 4LJ.
Thatcham South East & Bradfield near RG7 4LJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Midgham located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Loosey | Small | Walking directions to The Loosey |
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £423,500 (about £446 per square foot) in Aldermaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,320,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £681,667 | £446 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £423,500 | £472 |
| Terraced | 10 | £328,000 | £441 |
| Flats | 2 | £195,000 | £278 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £547,500 | £175,750 | £375,000 | £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 | £645,000 | — | £375,000 | £326,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £352 | £314 | £333 | £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 | £445 | — | £449 | £288 |
There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG7 4LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2026 | Church Farm, Church Road, Reading, RG7 4LR | Other | Freehold | £1,500,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 4, Forsters Farm Court, Reading, RG7 4QY | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 |
In the RG7 4LJ postcode area, located within Thatcham South East & Bradfield, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Aldermaston C.E. Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 May 2023. | |
Aldermaston C.E. Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 May 2023
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG7 4LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Aldermaston Stores | Basingstoke Road, West Berkshire, RG7 4LJ | Walking directions to Aldermaston Stores |
Annual council tax rates for West Berkshire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG7 4LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dominic Kevin Boeck
Aldermaston - Elected 4 May 2023
Olivia Bailey
Reading West and Mid Berkshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG7 4LJ records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around RG7 4LJ in Aldermaston is £423,500 (about £446 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to RG7 4LJ, including Aldermaston C.E. Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
RG7 4LJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,282 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Reading West and Mid Berkshire covering RG7 4LJ 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).