RG5 3DQ is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Martin's Corner in Woodley. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG5 3DQ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RG5 3DQ are sourced from Output Area E00083895 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG5 3DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG5 3DQ.
231
47
£ 49,600 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG5 3DQ 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.
Area Character
RG5 3DQ has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG5 3DQ. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG5 3DQ has low crime rates — 32 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
Beechwood Primary School
The Ambleside Centre
St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
Highwood Primary School
The Bulmershe School
Addington School
South Lake Primary School
Rivermead Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Messy Church1.0 km
- Papa John's0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Hong Kong0.3 km
- Maya's Treats Ltd0.3 km
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Boots (UK) Ltd0.3 km
- HK Superstore Ltd0.3 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.9 km
- Wine Rack0.8 km
- Woodley News0.4 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bowling Pavilion0.6 km
- Bull & Chequers1.0 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.6 km
- Shepherds House Inn Gourmet Kitchen0.9 km
- The Chequers0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Adda Hut0.3 km
- Bosco Lounge0.3 km
- Brown Bag0.3 km
- Coffee #10.3 km
- Crumbs0.3 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd.0.4 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley1.6 km
- Winnersh Triangle2.1 km
- Winnersh Station3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Woodwaye0.0 km
- Woodwaye0.0 km
- Chequers0.1 km
- Chequers0.2 km
- Chequers0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG53DQ · Data under Open Government Licence