RG5 3DJ is a sought-after residential area on Howth Drive, 1.0km from Martin's Corner in Woodley. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.
For serious buyers, RG5 3DJ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% 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 £370k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG5 3DJ are sourced from Output Area E00083894 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOWTH DRIVE, RG5 3DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWTH DRIVE, RG5 3DJ.
291
50
£ 49,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates RG5 3DJ — age 50, 85% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £370k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG5 3DJ. The average age is 50.0. 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
Terraced
£ 335,000
5 sales · Mean £ 338,000
Semi-Detached
£ 290,000
1 sales · Mean £ 290,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG5 3DJ 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.
school Local Schools
Highwood Primary School
The Bulmershe School
Addington School
The Ambleside Centre
Beechwood Primary School
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
South Lake Primary School
Rivermead Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Messy Church0.8 km
- Papa John's0.6 km
- Maya's Treats Ltd0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Terry Ling's0.8 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Sonning Cutting SF Connect (food)0.8 km
- Wenzels The Bakers0.9 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Strawberry Local0.3 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd.0.7 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Cozze Restaurant0.5 km
- St James Cafe0.8 km
- Woodford Park Leisure Centre0.9 km
- Adda Hut0.5 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bowling Pavilion0.9 km
- Earley Home Guard Club0.8 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.3 km
- Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.8 km
- The Chequers0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley1.4 km
- Winnersh Triangle2.2 km
- Winnersh Station3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Woodwaye0.1 km
- Woodwaye0.1 km
- Beaufield Close0.1 km
- Beaufield Close0.1 km
- Bulmershe Sports Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG53DJ · Data under Open Government Licence