Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

WESTERN AVENUE, RG5 3BL House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 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.

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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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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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School

Outstanding421 pupils0.2 km
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Willow Bank Junior School

Good242 pupils0.8 km
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Willow Bank Infant School

Good178 pupils0.8 km
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Sonning Church of England Primary School

Good204 pupils0.9 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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The Bulmershe School

Good1388 pupils1.2 km
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Addington School

Outstanding256 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

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
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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
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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
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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
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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