RG5 4NQ is a sought-after residential area on Mitchell Way, 0.8km from Woodley Green in Woodley. Administratively it sits within Loddon ward and the Reading East constituency.
For serious buyers, RG5 4NQ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 95% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £532k, up 9.4% 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 4NQ are sourced from Output Area E00084083 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MITCHELL WAY, RG5 4NQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MITCHELL WAY, RG5 4NQ.
328
44
£ 75,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG5 4NQ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG5 4NQ combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£532k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 9.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG5 4NQ. The average age is 44.4. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 525,000
11 sales · Mean £ 524,736
Semi-Detached
£ 467,500
4 sales · Mean £ 485,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG5 4NQ has low crime rates — 11 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
Woodley CofE Primary School
Rivermead Primary School
The Ambleside Centre
Beechwood Primary School
Willow Bank Junior School
Willow Bank Infant School
Waingels
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Jalpari of Woodley0.4 km
- Jungle Mania0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Pizza Hut Delivery0.4 km
- Laz Tadim0.9 km
- New Moon Takeaway0.9 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Wine Rack0.9 km
- KB.eats0.2 km
- Museum Of Berkshire Aviation0.2 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Maya's Refillables Ltd0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Bull & Chequers0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winnersh Triangle1.8 km
- Winnersh Station2.4 km
- Earley2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Herald Way0.1 km
- Herald Way0.1 km
- Victor Way0.1 km
- Victor Way0.1 km
- Herald Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG54NQ · Data under Open Government Licence