RG5 3BY is a sought-after residential area on Wildwood Close, 0.7km 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 3BY offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £830k. 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 3BY are sourced from Output Area E00084210 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILDWOOD CLOSE, RG5 3BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILDWOOD CLOSE, RG5 3BY.
485
45
£ 64,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG5 3BY 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
RG5 3BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £830k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £830k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG5 3BY. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 693,000
2 sales · Mean £ 693,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG5 3BY has low crime rates — 12 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
Sonning Church of England Primary School
The Bulmershe School
Addington School
Willow Bank Infant School
Willow Bank Junior School
Beechwood Primary School
The Ambleside Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.6 km
- Strawberry Local0.7 km
- Sonning Cutting SF Connect (food)0.8 km
- Wenzels The Bakers0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bowling Pavilion0.8 km
- Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.5 km
- Sonning Golf Club Ltd0.8 km
- Berkshire County Sports Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Brown Bag0.9 km
- Gather & Gather @ CH&CO Catering Ltd0.9 km
- Woodford Park Leisure Centre0.8 km
- Namaste Momo0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Terry Ling's0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley2.3 km
- Winnersh Triangle2.9 km
- Twyford3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Warren Road0.3 km
- Sonning Lane0.3 km
- Warren Road0.3 km
- Sonning Lane0.3 km
- Sonning Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG53BY · Data under Open Government Licence