RG5 3DN is a safe, established residential area on Rushbrook Road, 1.1km from Martin's Corner in Woodley. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.
For families considering a move, RG5 3DN represents a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k, up 11.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG5 3DN are sourced from Output Area E00083899 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUSHBROOK ROAD, RG5 3DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSHBROOK ROAD, RG5 3DN.
278
47
£ 49,600 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG5 3DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. RG5 3DN's 55% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 11.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG5 3DN. The average age is 47.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 370,000
5 sales · Mean £ 368,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG5 3DN has low crime rates — 23 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
Highwood Primary School
Addington School
The Bulmershe School
Beechwood Primary School
The Ambleside Centre
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
South Lake Primary School
Rivermead Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Messy Church0.7 km
- Papa John's0.7 km
- Maya's Treats Ltd0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Terry Ling's0.8 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Sonning Cutting SF Connect (food)0.8 km
- Wenzels The Bakers0.9 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Strawberry Local0.3 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd.0.8 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Cozze Restaurant0.6 km
- St James Cafe0.7 km
- Woodford Park Leisure Centre1.0 km
- Adda Hut0.6 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bowling Pavilion1.0 km
- Earley Home Guard Club0.7 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.2 km
- Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.8 km
- The Chequers0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley1.3 km
- Winnersh Triangle2.2 km
- Winnersh Station3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Woodwaye0.1 km
- Bulmershe Sports Centre0.1 km
- Woodwaye0.1 km
- Bulmershe School0.2 km
- Bulmershe Sports Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG53DN · Data under Open Government Licence