Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

READING ROAD, RG5 3AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for READING ROAD, RG5 3AA.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 64,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RG5 3AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG5 3AA combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£745k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 31.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG5 3AA is a sought-after residential area on Reading Road, 1.2km from Butts Hill in Woodley. Administratively it sits within Sonning ward and the Maidenhead constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG5, RG5 3AA offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £745k, down 31.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for RG5 3AA are sourced from Output Area E00084211 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG5 3AA. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.6%
Asian / British Asian15.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 687,500

4 sales · Mean £ 725,000

Semi-Detached

£ 550,000

3 sales · Mean £ 504,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RG5 3AA has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences36
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School

Outstanding421 pupils0.6 km
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Addington School

Outstanding256 pupils0.7 km
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The Bulmershe School

Good1388 pupils0.7 km
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Highwood Primary School

Good474 pupils0.8 km
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The Ambleside Centre

Outstanding119 pupils1.2 km
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Beechwood Primary School

Inadequate349 pupils1.2 km
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Sonning Church of England Primary School

Good204 pupils1.3 km
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Willow Bank Junior School

Good242 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Bartllet Mitchell Ltd @ Microsoft0.7 km
  • Eurest at Huawei0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Cozze Restaurant1.0 km
  • Woodford Park Leisure Centre1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Sonning Cutting SF Connect (food)0.4 km
  • Wenzels The Bakers0.3 km
  • Strawberry Local0.4 km
  • Boots (UK) Ltd1.0 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Co-operative Food1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Maya's Treats Ltd1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Terry Ling's0.4 km
  • Hong Kong1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bowling Pavilion1.0 km
  • Earley Home Guard Club0.8 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre0.7 km
  • Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earley2.0 km
  • Winnersh Triangle2.8 km
  • Reading Station3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hanwood Close0.1 km
  • Hanwood Close0.1 km
  • Howth Drive Top0.2 km
  • Howth Drive Top0.2 km
  • Howth Drive Top0.2 km