Area360 logo

Postcode insights

RG7 5UH

Midgham Park

Bucklebury

Interactive map showing RG7 5UH and surrounding area

Detailed insights for RG7 5UH

Overview

Postcode RG7 5UH is located in a rural hamlet, within the Bucklebury 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 1 miles away.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.7%
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

4.7%

Approximately 4.7% 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 5UH.

Flood risk

No risk

Thatcham South East & Bradfield near RG7 5UH 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG7 5UH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Midgham

N/A

Walking directions to Midgham

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
62.9 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
267
84.76%
Other White
15
4.76%
Chinese
12
3.81%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
2.54%
African
3
0.95%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
125
46.3%
Level 3 (A level)
41
15.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
11.85%
No qualifications
28
10.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.78%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
41.86%
Owns with a mortgage
43
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
17.83%
Other social rented
4
3.1%
Shared ownership
2
1.55%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Bucklebury

Median price£790,000
Price per sq ft£415
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£429K – £985K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bucklebury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£920,000£430
Semi-Detached3£435,000£435
Terraced7£410,000£382
Flats3£202,000£360

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bucklebury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bucklebury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bucklebury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bucklebury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bucklebury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG7 5UH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG7 5UH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 20252, Goddard Drive, Reading, RG7 5UWDetachedFreehold£920,000

Schools

In the RG7 5UH postcode area, located within Thatcham South East & Bradfield, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities 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 5UH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Read

Bucklebury - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

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
WardBuckleburyE05012135
ParishMidghamE04001182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Thatcham South East & BradfieldE02003377
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Berkshire 011BE01016255
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RG7 5UH

Is RG7 5UH (Thatcham South East & Bradfield) safe?

The area around RG7 5UH 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 5UH?

The median sale price around RG7 5UH in Thatcham South East & Bradfield is £790,000 (about £415 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What is the nearest station to RG7 5UH?

The closest station to RG7 5UH is Midgham, about 1,560 m away.

How deprived is the area around RG7 5UH?

RG7 5UH 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 5UH (Thatcham South East & Bradfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Reading West and Mid Berkshire covering RG7 5UH is Olivia Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Read (Liberal Democrats).

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.