RG5 3BL is a sought-after residential area on Western Avenue, 0.5km from Butts Hill in Woodley. Administratively it sits within Sonning ward and the Maidenhead constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG5, RG5 3BL offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £495k. 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 3BL are sourced from Output Area E00084209 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTERN AVENUE, RG5 3BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN AVENUE, RG5 3BL.
365
51
£ 64,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG5 3BL 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. RG5 3BL's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £495k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £495k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG5 3BL. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 529,000
7 sales · Mean £ 576,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG5 3BL 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
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
Willow Bank Junior School
Willow Bank Infant School
Sonning Church of England Primary School
Beechwood Primary School
The Ambleside Centre
The Bulmershe School
Addington School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Papa John's0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Hong Kong0.9 km
- Want Want0.9 km
- Maya's Treats Ltd0.9 km
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Boots (UK) Ltd0.9 km
- HK Superstore Ltd0.9 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.9 km
- Wine Rack1.0 km
- Woodley News1.0 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bowling Pavilion0.5 km
- Bull & Chequers1.0 km
- Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.8 km
- The Chequers0.9 km
- Sonning Golf Club Ltd0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Adda Hut0.9 km
- Bosco Lounge0.9 km
- Brown Bag0.8 km
- Coffee #11.0 km
- Crumbs0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods1.0 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd.0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley2.4 km
- Winnersh Triangle2.8 km
- Twyford3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Ryecroft Close0.0 km
- Ryecroft Close0.1 km
- Warren Road0.2 km
- Warren Road0.2 km
- Butts Hill Bridge0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG53BL · Data under Open Government Licence