Postcode RG7 5HZ is located in a rural village, within the Bucklebury ward 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 nearest station is Midgham, about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Thatcham South East & Bradfield has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,838 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most 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 9.5% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 46 ft away from RG7 5HZ.
Thatcham South East & Bradfield near RG7 5HZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Midgham located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Midgham | N/A | Walking directions to Midgham |
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £790,000 (about £415 per square foot) in Bucklebury area, with individual transactions ranging from £167,000 up to £1,950,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £920,000 | £430 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £435,000 | £435 |
| Terraced | 7 | £410,000 | £382 |
| Flats | 3 | £202,000 | £360 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £630,000 | £124,950 | £395,000 | £306,250 |
| 2017 | £642,500 | £258,500 | £337,000 | £277,000 |
| 2018 | £725,000 | £385,000 | £352,500 | £275,000 |
| 2019 | £697,500 | £284,000 | £423,750 | £325,500 |
| 2020 | £820,000 | £290,000 | £490,000 | £318,500 |
| 2021 | £720,000 | £165,500 | £385,000 | £282,500 |
| 2022 | £743,500 | £194,000 | £535,000 | £326,100 |
| 2023 | £783,750 | £195,000 | £437,500 | £253,750 |
| 2024 | £877,000 | £197,500 | £395,000 | £275,000 |
| 2025 | £885,000 | £203,500 | £436,000 | £236,250 |
| 2026 | £800,000 | — | £625,000 | £415,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £358 | £184 | £300 | £382 |
| 2017 | £418 | £332 | £309 | £294 |
| 2018 | £432 | £363 | £329 | £377 |
| 2019 | £392 | £305 | £355 | £302 |
| 2020 | £411 | £298 | £365 | £382 |
| 2021 | £397 | £244 | £383 | £342 |
| 2022 | £444 | £344 | £413 | £370 |
| 2023 | £467 | £347 | £406 | £429 |
| 2024 | £409 | £394 | £414 | £465 |
| 2025 | £495 | £310 | £440 | £295 |
| 2026 | £379 | — | £523 | £391 |
There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG7 5HZ.
In the RG7 5HZ postcode area, located within Thatcham South East & Bradfield, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG7 5HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Woolhampton Stores & Newsagents | Bath Road, West Berkshire, RG7 5RU | Walking directions to Woolhampton Stores & Newsagents |
Annual council tax rates for West Berkshire 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 RG7 5HZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Read
Bucklebury - Elected 4 May 2023
Olivia Bailey
Reading West and Mid Berkshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG7 5HZ 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around RG7 5HZ in Thatcham South East & Bradfield is £790,000 (about £415 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to RG7 5HZ, including Elstree School and Woolhampton C.E. Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG7 5HZ is Midgham, about 161 m away.
RG7 5HZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,838 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 5HZ is Olivia Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Read (Liberal Democrats).
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.