Postcode RG7 5SF is located in a rural village, within the Bucklebury 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 Bucklebury is £750,000 (around £416 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £425,000 and £966,600. 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 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 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 272 ft away from RG7 5SF.
Thatcham South East & Bradfield near RG7 5SF has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% 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 37 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 (about £416 per square foot) in Bucklebury area, with individual transactions ranging from £167,000 up to £2,820,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £915,000 | £416 |
| Flats | 4 | £470,000 | £399 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £410,000 | £523 |
| Terraced | 6 | £370,000 | £386 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £620,000 | £124,950 | £396,250 | £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 | £205,000 | £436,000 | £236,250 |
| 2026 | £827,000 | £470,000 | £425,000 | £415,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £358 | £184 | £311 | £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 | £502 | £358 | £440 | £295 |
| 2026 | £379 | £421 | £545 | £391 |
There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG7 5SF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan 2026 | 12, Angel Mead, Reading, RG7 5SJ | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Millside, Station Road, Reading, RG7 5SQ | Detached | Freehold | £725,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 1, Naylors Barn, Station Road, Reading, RG7 5SQ | Flats | Leasehold | £202,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | The Forge, Station Road, Reading, RG7 5SE | Detached | Freehold | £750,000 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | The Old Stables, Station Road, Reading, RG7 5SE | Other | Freehold | £5,000 |
In the RG7 5SF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Not applicable | Elstree School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Woolhampton C.E. Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Dec 2014. | |
Woolhampton C.E. Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Dec 2014
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG7 5SF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Woolhampton Stores & Newsagents | Bath Road, West Berkshire, RG7 5RU | Walking directions to Woolhampton Stores & Newsagents |
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 5SF, 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 5SF 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 5SF in Bucklebury is £750,000 (about £416 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to RG7 5SF, including Elstree School and Woolhampton C.E. Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RG7 5SF is Midgham, about 183 m away.
RG7 5SF 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 5SF is Olivia Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Read (Liberal Democrats).