Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

KINGFISHER DRIVE, RG5 3LG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGFISHER DRIVE, RG5 3LG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

263

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG5 3LG 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. RG5 3LG's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £418k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 27.4% year-on-year.

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

RG5 3LG is a sought-after residential area on Kingfisher Drive, 1.1km from Wheeler's Green in Woodley. Administratively it sits within South Lake ward and the Reading East constituency.

For serious buyers, RG5 3LG is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £418k, up 27.4% 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 3LG are sourced from Output Area E00084228 (shared with 4 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 3LG. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.5%
Asian / British Asian12.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 502,500

4 sales · Mean £ 522,500

Terraced

£ 322,500

5 sales · Mean £ 337,000

Semi-Detached

£ 376,000

9 sales · Mean £ 375,222

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

RG5 3LG has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting48
Violence and sexual offences32
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft5
Bicycle theft5

school Local Schools

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Highwood Primary School

Good474 pupils0.2 km
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Addington School

Outstanding256 pupils0.4 km
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The Bulmershe School

Good1388 pupils0.4 km
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South Lake Primary School

Outstanding457 pupils0.7 km
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Beechwood Primary School

Inadequate349 pupils1.0 km
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The Ambleside Centre

Outstanding119 pupils1.0 km
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Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good516 pupils1.1 km
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St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School

Outstanding421 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Premier Stores0.8 km
  • Boots (UK) Ltd0.8 km
  • HK Superstore Ltd0.9 km
  • Woodley News0.8 km
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Messy Church0.3 km
  • Papa John's0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Maya's Treats Ltd0.8 km
  • Hong Kong0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Earley Home Guard Club0.8 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre0.4 km
  • The Chequers0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Adda Hut0.8 km
  • Bosco Lounge0.8 km
  • Brown Bag1.0 km
  • Coffee #10.9 km
  • Crumbs0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd.1.0 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earley0.9 km
  • Winnersh Triangle2.0 km
  • Winnersh Station3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Antrim Road0.1 km
  • Antrim Road0.1 km
  • North Lake0.3 km
  • Bulmershe Sports Centre0.3 km
  • North Lake0.3 km