RG5 3BT is a sought-after residential area on Lytham Road, 0.5km from Martin's Corner in Woodley. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG5, RG5 3BT offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG5 3BT are sourced from Output Area E00083898 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LYTHAM ROAD, RG5 3BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYTHAM ROAD, RG5 3BT.
418
40
£ 49,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG5 3BT 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 40, RG5 3BT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £330k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG5 3BT. The average age is 40.3. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 437,500
2 sales · Mean £ 437,500
Flat
£ 235,000
3 sales · Mean £ 247,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG5 3BT 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
Beechwood Primary School
The Ambleside Centre
South Lake Primary School
Highwood Primary School
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
Rivermead Primary School
The Bulmershe School
Addington School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Messy Church0.9 km
- Papa John's0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Hong Kong0.1 km
- Salt & Vinegar Fish & Chips0.9 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Boots (UK) Ltd0.1 km
- HK Superstore Ltd0.1 km
- Wine Rack0.6 km
- Woodley News0.1 km
- McColls0.1 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bowling Pavilion0.6 km
- Bull & Chequers0.9 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.8 km
- The Chequers0.1 km
- Good Companions0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Adda Hut0.1 km
- Bosco Lounge0.1 km
- Brown Bag0.2 km
- Coffee #10.1 km
- Crumbs0.2 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.1 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd.0.2 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley1.5 km
- Winnersh Triangle1.9 km
- Winnersh Station3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Chequers0.1 km
- Woodlands Avenue0.1 km
- Chequers0.1 km
- Woodlands Avenue0.2 km
- Chequers0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG53BT · Data under Open Government Licence