Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

THE LAURELS, RG5 3BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE LAURELS, RG5 3BA.

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Population

365

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 64,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
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

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.

Violence and sexual offences25
Criminal damage and arson5
Burglary4
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School

Outstanding421 pupils0.2 km
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Willow Bank Infant School

Good178 pupils0.7 km
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Willow Bank Junior School

Good242 pupils0.7 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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Sonning Church of England Primary School

Good204 pupils1.0 km
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The Bulmershe School

Good1388 pupils1.2 km
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Addington School

Outstanding256 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

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
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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
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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
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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
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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