RG5 3BN is a sought-after residential area on Western Avenue, 0.2km from Butts Hill in Woodley. Administratively it sits within Sonning ward and the Maidenhead constituency.
For serious buyers, RG5 3BN is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £796k, down 20.1% 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 3BN are sourced from Output Area E00084209 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTERN AVENUE, RG5 3BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN AVENUE, RG5 3BN.
365
51
£ 64,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG5 3BN 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. RG5 3BN's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £796k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 20.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG5 3BN. 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
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
£ 796,250
2 sales · Mean £ 796,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG5 3BN has low crime rates — 14 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
Sonning Church of England Primary School
Waingels
Beechwood Primary School
The Ambleside Centre
The Bulmershe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bowling Pavilion0.6 km
- Bull & Chequers1.0 km
- Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen1.0 km
- Redingensians Sports Club Ltd0.8 km
- Sonning Golf Club Ltd0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Brown Bag1.0 km
- Red Rose1.0 km
- Woodford Park Leisure Centre0.6 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Brecon Food & Wine0.8 km
- MAS News0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Want Want0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley2.6 km
- Winnersh Triangle2.9 km
- Twyford3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Butts Hill Bridge0.1 km
- Ryecroft Close0.1 km
- Butts Hill Bridge0.1 km
- Ryecroft Close0.2 km
- Mustard Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG53BN · Data under Open Government Licence