Postcode Analysis Wokingham, South East

TAMARISK GARDENS, RG5 3BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAMARISK GARDENS, RG5 3BW.

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Population

396

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 64,900 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG5 3BW 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

RG5 3BW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £380k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

RG5 3BW is a sought-after residential area on Tamarisk Gardens, 1.1km from Butts Hill in Woodley. Administratively it sits within Sonning ward and the Maidenhead constituency.

For serious buyers, RG5 3BW is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 81% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k. 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 3BW are sourced from Output Area E00084212 (shared with 7 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 3BW. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.1%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean8.1%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 337,500

5 sales · Mean £ 348,500

Detached

£ 512,500

1 sales · Mean £ 512,500

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

RG5 3BW has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences33
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime5
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School

Outstanding421 pupils0.5 km
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Addington School

Outstanding256 pupils0.7 km
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The Bulmershe School

Good1388 pupils0.7 km
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Highwood Primary School

Good474 pupils0.9 km
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The Ambleside Centre

Outstanding119 pupils1.2 km
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Beechwood Primary School

Inadequate349 pupils1.2 km
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Sonning Church of England Primary School

Good204 pupils1.2 km
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Willow Bank Junior School

Good242 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Boots (UK) Ltd1.0 km
  • Majestic Wine Warehouse0.2 km
  • McColls1.0 km
  • Strawberry Local0.4 km
  • Sonning Cutting SF Connect (food)0.4 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bowling Pavilion0.9 km
  • Earley Home Guard Club0.9 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre0.7 km
  • Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Adda Hut1.0 km
  • Bosco Lounge1.0 km
  • Brown Bag1.0 km
  • Gather & Gather @ CH&CO Catering Ltd0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Terry Ling's0.5 km
  • Hong Kong1.0 km
  • Maya's Treats Ltd1.0 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earley2.0 km
  • Winnersh Triangle2.8 km
  • Reading Station3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Howth Drive Top0.2 km
  • Hanwood Close0.2 km
  • Hanwood Close0.2 km
  • Howth Drive Top0.2 km
  • Howth Drive Top0.2 km