Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

WESTERN AVENUE, RG5 3BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN AVENUE, RG5 3BH.

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Population

365

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 64,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG5 3BH 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.

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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG5 3BH combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£775k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 30.7% year-on-year.

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

RG5 3BH is a sought-after residential area on Western Avenue, 0.7km from Martin's Corner in Woodley. Administratively it sits within Sonning ward and the Maidenhead constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG5, RG5 3BH offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £775k, down 30.7% 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 3BH are sourced from Output Area E00084209 (shared with 8 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 3BH. The average age is 51.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 800,000

7 sales · Mean £ 824,071

Semi-Detached

£ 485,000

8 sales · Mean £ 470,312

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

RG5 3BH has low crime rates — 8 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 offences20
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School

Outstanding421 pupils0.0 km
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Beechwood Primary School

Inadequate349 pupils0.8 km
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The Ambleside Centre

Outstanding119 pupils0.8 km
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Willow Bank Junior School

Good242 pupils0.9 km
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Willow Bank Infant School

Good178 pupils0.9 km
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Addington School

Outstanding256 pupils1.0 km
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The Bulmershe School

Good1388 pupils1.0 km
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Highwood Primary School

Good474 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Papa John's0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Terry Ling's1.0 km
  • Hong Kong0.7 km
  • Want Want0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Boots (UK) Ltd0.7 km
  • HK Superstore Ltd0.7 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.8 km
  • Wine Rack0.9 km
  • Woodley News0.8 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Bowling Pavilion0.4 km
  • Bull & Chequers1.0 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre1.0 km
  • Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.7 km
  • The Chequers0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Adda Hut0.7 km
  • Bosco Lounge0.7 km
  • Brown Bag0.6 km
  • Coffee #10.8 km
  • Crumbs0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd.0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earley2.1 km
  • Winnersh Triangle2.6 km
  • Twyford3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Warren Road0.0 km
  • Warren Road0.1 km
  • Western Avenue - Reading Road0.2 km
  • Ryecroft Close0.2 km
  • Western Avenue - Reading Road0.3 km