RG7 postcode: what it's like to live there
The RG7 district covers Thatcham, Spencers Wood, Theale (West Berkshire). House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 12 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in RG7
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from RG7 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Reading: 40 min by train, door to door
- London Paddington: 73 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in RG7
- Aldermaston C.E. Primary School · RG7 4LX · Good (2023) · Bottom 7% in England
- Beenham Primary School · RG7 5NN · Remains Good (2022)
- Bradfield C.E. Primary School · RG7 6HR · Improved significantly (2025) · Top 8% in England
- Brimpton C.E. Primary School · RG7 4TL · Good (2023) · Bottom 2% in England
- Bucklebury C.E. Primary School · RG7 6QP · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 21% in England
- Englefield C.E. Primary School · RG7 5ER · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 42% in England
- Garland Junior School · RG7 3HG · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 27% in England
- Grazeley Church of England Primary School · RG7 1JY · Good or better in every area (2025)
- Lambs Lane Primary School · RG7 1JB · Remains Good (2022)
- Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School · RG7 3PB · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 33% in England
- Mortimer St. John's C.E. Infant School · RG7 3RD · Good or better in every area (2024)
- Mrs Bland's Infant School · RG7 3LP · Good or better in every area (2025)
Secondary schools in RG7
- Oakbank School · RG7 1ER · Inadequate in some areas (2024)
- The Willink School · RG7 3XJ · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 26% in England
- Theale Green School · RG7 5DA · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 17% in England
Fee-paying schools in RG7
- Bradfield College · RG7 6AU · Inspected by ISI
- Elstree School · RG7 5TD · Inspected by ISI
- Haywards Farm School · RG7 4AS · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
- Riseley Green School · RG7 1QF · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
- The Mile House Therapeutic School · RG7 5HJ · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
- The Vine Christian School · RG7 1HF · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in RG7
- Cedars @ Boot Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School · RG7 4RG · Good (Ofsted)
- Cedars Day Nursery and Pre-School · RG7 4LR · Good (Ofsted)
- St. Peters Pre-School · RG7 6EU · Good (Ofsted)
- Chapel Lane Pre School · RG7 1DY · Good (Ofsted)
- Farm View Day Nursery · RG7 1HT · Good (Ofsted)
- Spencer's Wood Day Nursery · RG7 1AA · Good (Ofsted)
- Beenham Caterpillars · RG7 5PX · Good (Ofsted)
- Beenham Pre-School · RG7 5NN · Good (Ofsted)
- The Old Fire Station Nursery · RG7 5ES · Good (Ofsted)
- Tigers Day Nursery · RG7 5BZ
GP surgeries in RG7
- Chapel Row Surgery · RG7 6NS
- Swallowfield Medical Practice · RG7 1QY
- Theale Medical Centre · RG7 5AS
- Mortimer Surgery · RG7 3SQ
Neighbourhoods in RG7
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of RG7 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcham South East & Bradfield | 26% | £475k | Low | 21 min |
| Spencers Wood & Swallowfield | 20% | £455k | Very low | 22 min |
| Theale & Beenham | 18% | £380k | Average | 12 min |
| Mortimer & Aldermaston Wharf | 18% | £455k | Average | 14 min |
| Burghfield Common | 10% | £492k | Average | 11 min |
| Tadley East, Pamber & Silchester | 5% | £440k | Very low | 15 min |
Questions
Where is the RG7 postcode?
RG7 covers 12 neighbourhoods in Thatcham, Spencers Wood, Theale (West Berkshire), with 1,519 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in RG7?
The typical home price across RG7's neighbourhoods is £455k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in RG7?
16 primary and 3 secondary state schools have a RG7 postcode, plus 6 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from RG7?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Reading 40 minutes; London Paddington 73 minutes.