Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

HOWTH DRIVE, RG5 3ET House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWTH DRIVE, RG5 3ET.

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Population

373

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 37, RG5 3ET has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

RG5 3ET is a safe, established residential area on Howth Drive, 1.0km 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 3ET represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wokingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG5 3ET are sourced from Output Area E00083892 (shared with 6 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 3ET. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.2%
Asian / British Asian27.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 305,000

1 sales · Mean £ 305,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RG5 3ET has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences52
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Addington School

Outstanding256 pupils0.3 km
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The Bulmershe School

Good1388 pupils0.3 km
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Highwood Primary School

Good474 pupils0.4 km
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St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School

Outstanding421 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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South Lake Primary School

Outstanding457 pupils1.0 km
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Rivermead Primary School

Good1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Messy Church0.9 km
  • Papa John's0.7 km
  • Maya's Treats Ltd0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Terry Ling's0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Sonning Cutting SF Connect (food)0.7 km
  • Wenzels The Bakers0.7 km
  • Card Factory0.7 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Strawberry Local0.1 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd.0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Cozze Restaurant0.6 km
  • St James Cafe0.9 km
  • Woodford Park Leisure Centre0.9 km
  • Adda Hut0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Bowling Pavilion0.9 km
  • Earley Home Guard Club0.7 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre0.3 km
  • Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.7 km
  • The Chequers0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earley1.5 km
  • Winnersh Triangle2.3 km
  • Winnersh Station3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Chequers Way0.1 km
  • Beaufield Close0.1 km
  • Beaufield Close0.1 km
  • Chequers Way0.2 km
  • Bulmershe School0.2 km