RG5 3AN is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km from Martin's Corner in Woodley. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.
Day-to-day life in RG5 3AN has the character of a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RG5 3AN are sourced from Output Area E00083895 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG5 3AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG5 3AN.
231
47
£ 49,600 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG5 3AN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 46% social renting, RG5 3AN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG5 3AN. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG5 3AN has low crime rates — 26 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.
school Local Schools
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
The Ambleside Centre
Beechwood Primary School
Addington School
The Bulmershe School
Highwood Primary School
South Lake Primary School
Willow Bank Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Papa John's0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Terry Ling's0.9 km
- Hong Kong0.4 km
- Maya's Treats Ltd0.4 km
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Boots (UK) Ltd0.4 km
- HK Superstore Ltd0.5 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.8 km
- Wine Rack0.8 km
- Woodley News0.5 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bowling Pavilion0.5 km
- Bull & Chequers1.0 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.7 km
- Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.7 km
- The Chequers0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Adda Hut0.4 km
- Bosco Lounge0.4 km
- Brown Bag0.4 km
- Coffee #10.5 km
- Crumbs0.5 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd.0.5 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley1.7 km
- Winnersh Triangle2.3 km
- Winnersh Station3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Western Avenue - Reading Road0.1 km
- Western Avenue - Reading Road0.1 km
- Western Avenue - Reading Road0.1 km
- Woodwaye0.2 km
- Woodwaye0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG53AN · Data under Open Government Licence