Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

HOWTH DRIVE, RG5 3BF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

278

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG5 3BF 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.

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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. RG5 3BF'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.

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

RG5 3BF is a safe, established residential area on Howth Drive, 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 3BF 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.

Census 2021 statistics for RG5 3BF are sourced from Output Area E00083899 (shared with 9 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 3BF. 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

White / British71.4%
Asian / British Asian19.4%
Black / African / Caribbean6.4%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

RG5 3BF 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.

Violence and sexual offences45
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft6
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Addington School

Outstanding256 pupils0.2 km
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The Bulmershe School

Good1388 pupils0.2 km
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Highwood Primary School

Good474 pupils0.3 km
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St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School

Outstanding421 pupils0.8 km
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Beechwood Primary School

Inadequate349 pupils0.9 km
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The Ambleside Centre

Outstanding119 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

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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Messy Church0.9 km
  • Papa John's0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Terry Ling's0.7 km
  • Hong Kong0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Boots (UK) Ltd0.7 km
  • HK Superstore Ltd0.7 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.7 km
  • Woodley News0.7 km
  • McColls0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Bowling Pavilion1.0 km
  • Earley Home Guard Club0.7 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre0.2 km
  • Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.7 km
  • The Chequers0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Adda Hut0.7 km
  • Bosco Lounge0.7 km
  • Brown Bag0.8 km
  • Coffee #10.7 km
  • Crumbs0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earley1.4 km
  • Winnersh Triangle2.3 km
  • Winnersh Station3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Beaufield Close0.2 km
  • Chequers Way0.2 km
  • Bulmershe School0.2 km
  • Beaufield Close0.2 km
  • Bulmershe Sports Centre0.2 km