Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

READING ROAD, RG5 3AD House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 3AD 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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Area Character

RG5 3AD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £490k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £490k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 28.6% year-on-year.

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

RG5 3AD is a sought-after residential area on Reading Road, 0.9km from Martin's Corner in Woodley. Administratively it sits within Sonning ward and the Maidenhead constituency.

For serious buyers, RG5 3AD is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £490k, down 28.6% 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 3AD 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 3AD. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 446,000

5 sales · Mean £ 472,700

Detached

£ 541,250

2 sales · Mean £ 541,250

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

RG5 3AD has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences50
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs4
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School

Outstanding421 pupils0.3 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 pupils0.9 km
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Beechwood Primary School

Inadequate349 pupils0.9 km
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Willow Bank Infant School

Good178 pupils1.2 km
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Willow Bank Junior School

Good242 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Papa John's0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Terry Ling's0.7 km
  • Hong Kong0.7 km
  • Maya's Treats Ltd0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Boots (UK) Ltd0.7 km
  • HK Superstore Ltd0.7 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.5 km
  • Woodley News0.8 km
  • McColls0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Bowling Pavilion0.7 km
  • Earley Home Guard Club1.0 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre0.7 km
  • Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.4 km
  • The Chequers0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Adda Hut0.7 km
  • Bosco Lounge0.7 km
  • Brown Bag0.7 km
  • Coffee #10.8 km
  • Crumbs0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd.0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earley1.9 km
  • Winnersh Triangle2.6 km
  • Winnersh Station3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Howth Drive Top0.1 km
  • Howth Drive Top0.1 km
  • Western Avenue - Reading Road0.2 km
  • Howth Drive Top0.2 km
  • Western Avenue - Reading Road0.2 km