Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

LYTHAM ROAD, RG5 3BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYTHAM ROAD, RG5 3BT.

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Population

418

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG5 3BT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 40, RG5 3BT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £330k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

RG5 3BT is a sought-after residential area on Lytham Road, 0.5km from Martin's Corner in Woodley. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG5, RG5 3BT offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG5 3BT are sourced from Output Area E00083898 (shared with 21 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 3BT. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.5%
Asian / British Asian14.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 437,500

2 sales · Mean £ 437,500

Flat

£ 235,000

3 sales · Mean £ 247,333

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

RG5 3BT has low crime rates — 26 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 offences53
Anti-social behaviour16
Shoplifting16
Other theft14
Criminal damage and arson13

school Local Schools

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Beechwood Primary School

Inadequate349 pupils0.3 km
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The Ambleside Centre

Outstanding119 pupils0.3 km
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South Lake Primary School

Outstanding457 pupils0.7 km
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Highwood Primary School

Good474 pupils0.7 km
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St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School

Outstanding421 pupils0.7 km
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Rivermead Primary School

Good0.8 km
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The Bulmershe School

Good1388 pupils0.8 km
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Addington School

Outstanding256 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Messy Church0.9 km
  • Papa John's0.1 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • Hong Kong0.1 km
  • Salt & Vinegar Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Boots (UK) Ltd0.1 km
  • HK Superstore Ltd0.1 km
  • Wine Rack0.6 km
  • Woodley News0.1 km
  • McColls0.1 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Bowling Pavilion0.6 km
  • Bull & Chequers0.9 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre0.8 km
  • The Chequers0.1 km
  • Good Companions0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Adda Hut0.1 km
  • Bosco Lounge0.1 km
  • Brown Bag0.2 km
  • Coffee #10.1 km
  • Crumbs0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.1 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd.0.2 km
  • Waitrose0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earley1.5 km
  • Winnersh Triangle1.9 km
  • Winnersh Station3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Chequers0.1 km
  • Woodlands Avenue0.1 km
  • Chequers0.1 km
  • Woodlands Avenue0.2 km
  • Chequers0.2 km