RG5 3BA is a sought-after residential area on The Laurels, 0.5km 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 3BA offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. 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 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £466k, down 44.7% 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 3BA are sourced from Output Area E00084209 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE LAURELS, RG5 3BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE LAURELS, RG5 3BA.
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51
£ 64,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG5 3BA 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG5 3BA combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£466k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £466k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 44.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG5 3BA. The average age is 51.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 625,000
2 sales · Mean £ 625,000
Terraced
£ 350,500
4 sales · Mean £ 352,750
Semi-Detached
£ 370,000
1 sales · Mean £ 370,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG5 3BA has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
Willow Bank Infant School
Willow Bank Junior School
The Ambleside Centre
Beechwood Primary School
Sonning Church of England Primary School
The Bulmershe School
Addington School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Papa John's0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Hong Kong0.8 km
- Want Want0.8 km
- Maya's Treats Ltd0.8 km
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Boots (UK) Ltd0.8 km
- HK Superstore Ltd0.8 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.9 km
- Wine Rack0.9 km
- Woodley News0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bowling Pavilion0.4 km
- Bull & Chequers0.9 km
- Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.8 km
- The Chequers0.8 km
- Sonning Golf Club Ltd0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Adda Hut0.8 km
- Bosco Lounge0.8 km
- Brown Bag0.7 km
- Coffee #10.9 km
- Crumbs0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd.0.8 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley2.3 km
- Winnersh Triangle2.7 km
- Twyford3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Ryecroft Close0.1 km
- Warren Road0.2 km
- Ryecroft Close0.2 km
- Warren Road0.2 km
- Butts Hill Bridge0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG53BA · Data under Open Government Licence